Law Of Summons ( Civil And Criminal )

Law of Summons (Civil & Criminal) is a focused practitioner’s guide on every legal and procedural aspect of summons. The book begins with the statutory foundations (CPC Order V, relevant CrPC provisions and local practice directions), then maps all recognized modes of service: personal, substituted, service by post/courier, by publication and modern issues around electronic service and e-filing notices. It explains proof of service (affidavits, postal/courier receipts), common defects that vitiate service, and remedies — setting aside, quashing petitions and restoration. The criminal section addresses magistrate summons, consequences of non-appearance, summons vs warrant, committal, anticipatory steps and bail interplay. Each chapter includes annotated leading judgments, tactical practice notes (how to avoid registry objections), ready-to-use templates (summons form, service affidavit, application for substituted service, petition to set aside dismissal), and checklists for filing and proving service. Special practical features cover cross-border service issues, service on corporate entities, and steps to obtain urgency/interim directions. Updated for contemporary court practice, this concise volume is a desk reference that shortens drafting time, reduces procedural pitfalls, and improves outcomes in summons-related litigation.