Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 61BNSS 63
Form of summons
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What changed
- A new clause (ii) "in an encrypted or any other form of electronic communication and shall bear the image of the seal of the Court or digital signature" is added.
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Under Section 63 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 63
63. Form of summons.—Every summons issued by a Court under this Sanhita shall be,— (i) in writing, in duplicate, signed by the presiding officer of such Court or by such other officer as the High Court may, from time to time, by rule direct, and shall bear the seal of the Court; or (ii) in an encrypted or any other form of electronic communication and shall bear the image of the seal of the Court or digital signature.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 61 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 61 (Form of summons) corresponds to Section 63 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 61 and BNSS 63?
A new clause (ii) "in an encrypted or any other form of electronic communication and shall bear the image of the seal of the Court or digital signature" is added.
How do I cite BNSS 63 in a pleading?
Under Section 63 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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- CrPC 62 → BNSS 64 — Summons how served
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- CrPC 64 → BNSS 66 — Service when persons summoned cannot be found
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- CrPC 66 → BNSS 68 — Service on Government servant