Who may serve a court summons under section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023…
Section 64(1) names a police officer directly. An officer of the issuing court or other public servant may serve subject to State Government rules. Section 64(2) also allows…
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Who may serve a court summons under section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 without relying on State Government rules about who may serve it?
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Correct answer B
Section 64(1) names a police officer directly. An officer of the issuing court or other public servant may serve subject to State Government rules.
Section 64(2) also allows electronic service under its proviso in the form and manner provided by State Government rules.
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Option A
An officer of the issuing court may serve subject to State Government rules.
Option B
Section 64(1) authorizes a police officer directly.
Option C
Other public servants may serve subject to State Government rules.
Option D
Section 64(1) does not designate a private process server.
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