Order V Rule 21: Service of summons where defendant resides within jurisdiction of another Court
The Code of Civil Procedure · Code of Civil Procedure · Order V · in_force
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A summons may be sent by the Court by which it is issued, whether within or without the province, either by one of its officers or by post to any Court (not being the High Court) having jurisdiction in the place where the defendant resides.
Effective date: 1909-01-01
Related sections
Order V Rule 20: Substituted serviceOrder V Rule 22: [Service within Presidency towns of summons issued by Courts outside.] Omitted by AOrder V Rule 2: Copy or statement annexed to SummonsOrder V Rule 23: Duty of Court to which summons is sentOrder V Rule 19: Examination of serving officerOrder V Rule 24: Service on defendant in prison
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