CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 67 CrPC

Service of summons outside local limits

Procedure & effect

When a Court desires that a summons issued by it shall be served at any place outside its local jurisdiction, it shall ordinarily send summons in duplicate to a Magistrate within whose local jurisdiction the person summoned resides, or is, to be there served.

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FAQ — Section 67 CrPC

Section 67 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Service of summons outside local limits”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

When a Court desires that a summons issued by it shall be served at any place outside its local jurisdiction, it shall ordinarily send summons in duplicate to a Magistrate within whose local jurisdiction the person summoned resides, or is, to be there served.

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.