Rule 9 of CPC : Rule 9: Delivery of summons by Court.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh files a civil suit against Suresh in the District Court of Mumbai. Suresh resides in Mumbai, within the jurisdiction of the court. The court decides to issue a summons to Suresh. According to Rule 9(1), the court can either send the summons to a proper officer of the court or use an approved courier service to deliver the summons to Suresh. The court opts to use an approved courier service. The courier service delivers the summons to Suresh's residence, and Suresh acknowledges receipt by signing the delivery receipt. The court receives the acknowledgment and records that the summons has been duly served.

Example 2:

Priya files a civil suit against Anil in the District Court of Delhi. Anil resides in Gurgaon, which is outside the jurisdiction of the Delhi court. The court decides to issue a summons to Anil using speed post, as per Rule 9(3). The speed post is sent to Anil's address in Gurgaon. However, Anil refuses to accept the delivery. The postal employee makes an endorsement on the postal article stating that Anil refused to take delivery. The postal article is returned to the court with this endorsement. According to Rule 9(5), the court declares that the summons has been duly served on Anil, despite hi...

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