Section 61 of CrPC : Section 61: Form Of Summons

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where John, a resident of a small town, receives a visit from a process server. The process server hands John two pieces of paper. These papers are a summons for John to appear in court as a witness in a theft case. The summons has been issued by the local magistrate's court. John notices that the summons is written in clear language, bears the signature of the magistrate presiding over the case, and has the official seal of the court stamped on it. This is an application of Section 61 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, ensuring that the summons to appear in court is formally communicated and is recognizable as an official court document.