Multiple choice

Where the defendant is confined in a prison, the summons shall be served by

  1. affixing outside the prison

  2. sending process server in the prison

  3. delivery of the summons to the officer in charge of the prison for service on the defendant

  4. production warrant through the court

  5. Any of above
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: The summons shall not be served by affixing outside the prison. Option (2) is incorrect: The summons shall not be served by sending process server in the prison. Option (3) is correct: Under Order V, Rule 24 of the CPC, where the defendant is confined in a prison, the summons shall be delivered or sent by post or by courier service, by fax message or by electronic mail service to the officer in charge of the prison for service on the defendant. Option (4) is incorrect: The summons shall not be served by production warrant through the court.

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