CrPC 61 vs BNSS 63: Form of summons
Section 61 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 63(ii) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 98% of the old wording is kept; 1 word removed and 28 words added.
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CrPC section 61Form of summons
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;
BNSS section 63Form of summons
Every summons issued by a Court under this Sanhita shall be,— (i) 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; or (ii) in an encrypted or any other form of electronic communication and shall bear the image of the seal of the Court or digital signature.
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