CrPC Section 62 in BNSS
CrPC Section 62 corresponds to BNSS Section 64 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 62 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 64 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 64 — Summons how served
Drafting note. Two new provisos regarding electronic communication, under subsections (1) and (2), are added. The word "personally" is added in sub-section (3).
(1) Every summons shall be served by a police officer, or subject to such rules as the State Government may make in this behalf, by an officer of the Court issuing it or other public servant: Provided that the police station or the registrar in the Court shall maintain a register to enter the address, email address, phone number and such other details as the State Government may, by rules, provide. (2) The summons shall, if practicable, be served personally on the person summoned, by delivering or tendering to him one of the duplicates of the summons: Provided that summons bearing the image of…
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What is CrPC 62 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 62 is BNSS Section 64 — Summons how served.
Has the provision changed?
Two new provisos regarding electronic communication, under subsections (1) and (2), are added. The word "personally" is added in sub-section (3).
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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