Section 67 of BNSS : Section 67: Procedure when service can not be effected as before provided.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh, a resident of Mumbai, is summoned to appear in court for a civil case. The court issues a summons to be served to Ramesh at his residential address.

Process:

1. Initial Attempt (Section 64): The serving officer visits Ramesh's house to deliver the summons personally. However, Ramesh is not at home, and no one else is available to receive the summons.
2. Second Attempt (Section 65): The serving officer tries to deliver the summons to an adult male member of Ramesh's family. Unfortunately, Ramesh's family is out of town.
3. Third Attempt (Section 66): The serving officer attempts to deliver the summons to Ramesh's workplace, but Ramesh is on leave and not expected to return for several weeks.

Action under Section 67:

• The serving officer, after exercising due diligence, is unable to serve the summons as per Sections 64, 65, or 66.
• The officer then affixes one of the d...

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