Section 63 of BNSS : Section 63: Form of summons.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh, a resident of Mumbai, is involved in a civil dispute with his neighbor over a property boundary. The case is taken to the local civil court. The court decides to summon Rajesh to appear for a hearing. According to Section 63 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, the court issues a summons in writing, in duplicate. The summons is signed by the presiding officer of the court and bears the official seal of the court. Rajesh receives the summons at his home address, which clearly states the date and time he needs to appear in court.

Example 2:

Priya, a software engineer in Bangalore, is a witness in a criminal case involving a cybercrime. The court needs her to testify and decides to issue a summons. Given the technological advancements and to ensure quick communication, the court opts to send the summons electronically. The summons is sent to Priya's official email address in an encrypted format. The electronic summons bears the image of the court's seal and a digital signature of the presiding officer. Priya receives the email and acknowledges the receipt, preparing to appear in court on the specified date.