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A criminal summons is issued to an individual who is not a witness. The applicable service methods…

Section 67 requires affixing a duplicate of the summons to a conspicuous part of the house or homestead where the person ordinarily resides. After making such inquiries as…

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A criminal summons is issued to an individual who is not a witness. The applicable service methods under sections 64 to 66 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 cannot be effected despite due diligence. What must the serving officer do under section 67?

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Section 67 requires affixing a duplicate of the summons to a conspicuous part of the house or homestead where the person ordinarily resides. After making such inquiries as it sees fit, the court may declare due service or order fresh service.

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Option A

Section 67 specifies affixation at the ordinary residence as the fallback in this situation.

Option B

Private courier delivery is not the fallback specified by section 67.

Option C

Affixation of a duplicate at a conspicuous place of the ordinary residence is the statutory next step.

Option D

Newspaper publication is not the fallback prescribed by section 67.

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