CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 61 CrPC

Form of summons

Procedure & effect

Every summons issued by a Court under this Code shall be in writing, in duplicate, signed by the presiding officer of such Court or by such other officer as the High Court may, from time to time, by rule direct, and shall bear the seal of the Court.

See CrPC Schedule 2 for all the forms.

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FAQ — Section 61 CrPC

Section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Form of summons”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Every summons issued by a Court under this Code shall be in writing, in duplicate, signed by the presiding officer of such Court or by such other officer as the High Court may, from time to time, by rule direct, and shall bear the seal of the Court. See CrPC Schedule 2 for all the forms.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.