When summons served, but not in due time. of CPC : When summons served, but not in due time.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh files a civil suit against Suresh for a property dispute. The court issues a summons to Suresh to appear on the 15th of June. However, Suresh receives the summons only on the 14th of June, which does not give him enough time to prepare and appear in court.

Application of the Act:

• Suresh informs the court that he received the summons only a day before the hearing.
• The court verifies that the summons was indeed served late.
• The court decides to postpone the hearing to a future date, say the 30th of June, a...

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