CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 63 CrPC

Service of summons on corporate bodies and societies

Procedure & effect

Service of a summons on a corporation may be effected by serving it on the secretary, local manager or other principal officer of the corporation, or by letter sent by registered post, addressed to the chief officer of the corporation in India, in which case the service shall be deemed, to have been effected when the letter would arrive in ordinary course of post.

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FAQ — Section 63 CrPC

Section 63 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Service of summons on corporate bodies and societies”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Service of a summons on a corporation may be effected by serving it on the secretary, local manager or other principal officer of the corporation, or by letter sent by registered post, addressed to the chief officer of the corporation in India, in which case the service shall be deemed, to have been effected when the letter would arrive in ordinary course of post.

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.