Section 61: The Code of Criminal Procedure,1973:Form of Summons:

Code of Criminal Procedure deals with the processes to compel appearance of the accused or witness in the court.Section 61: The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973:
Form 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.Essentials of Summons:
The summons should be specific and clear in its terms regarding information such as the title of the Court, the place at which, the day and time of the day when the attendance of the person summoned are required. The essentials of summons, issued by the court under Section 61 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, are:
It must be in writing;
It must be in duplicate form;
It must be signed and sealed by the presiding officer of the court or such other officer authorized by the High Court;
It must mention the time and place of the rule directed; and
it must bear the seal of the court
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