Rule 2 of CPC : Rule 2: Service on corporation.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh files a lawsuit against XYZ Pvt. Ltd., a corporation based in Mumbai, for breach of contract. According to Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, the court issues a summons to XYZ Pvt. Ltd. The summons can be served in the following ways:

• The court sends the summons to the secretary of XYZ Pvt. Ltd. at their registered office in Mumbai.
• Alternatively, the court sends the summons by post to the registered office of XYZ Pvt. Ltd.
• If XYZ Pvt. Ltd. does not have a registered office, the court sends the summons to the place where XYZ Pvt. Ltd. conducts its business operations.

Example 2:

Meera is suing ABC Corporation, which has its registered office in Delhi, for damages due to a defective product. According to Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, the court can serve the summons in the following ways:

• The court serves the summons directly to the managing director of ABC Corporation at the registered office in Delhi.
• The court leaves the summons at the registered office of ABC Corporation in Delhi.
• The court sends the summons by post to the registered office of ABC Corporation in Delhi.
• If ABC Corporation does not have a registered office, the court sends the summons to the location where ABC Corporation conducts its business activities.