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Q1 · easy · BNSS S.63
According to Section 63 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a summons issued in writing must be which of the following?
- A.In writing, in duplicate, signed by the presiding officer or such other officer as the High Court may direct, and bearing the seal of the Court✓ correct
- B.In writing, signed by any court staff member and bearing a photocopy of the seal
- C.Only a single handwritten copy signed by the accused
- D.An oral direction recorded in court minutes
Why: Section 63(i) states a written summons must be in writing, in duplicate, signed by the presiding officer or an officer the High Court may by rule direct, and shall bear the seal of the Court. The other options contradict these explicit requirements.
Read Section 63 — Form of summons →Q2 · easy · BNSS S.63
Which of the following is specifically required for a summons issued in electronic form under Section 63?
- A.A wet ink signature of the presiding officer
- B.A physical seal affixed to a printed copy
- C.An image of the seal of the Court or a digital signature✓ correct
- D.A notarised certificate attached electronically
Why: Section 63(ii) provides that an electronic summons shall bear the image of the seal of the Court or a digital signature. It does not require a wet ink signature, physical seal, or notarisation for electronic form.
Read Section 63 — Form of summons →Q3 · medium · BNSS S.63
If the High Court makes a rule directing a specific officer (other than the presiding officer) to sign written summonses, is a summons so signed valid under Section 63?
- A.No — only the presiding officer may sign summonses
- B.Yes — the provision allows signature by the presiding officer or such other officer as the High Court may, by rule, direct✓ correct
- C.Only if the presiding officer also endorses the signature
- D.Yes, but only for electronic summonses
Why: Section 63(i) expressly permits summons in writing to be signed by the presiding officer or by such other officer as the High Court may, from time to time, by rule direct. therefore a rule-directed officer's signature is valid.
Read Section 63 — Form of summons →Q4 · hard · BNSS S.63
Which statement best captures the distinction in signing and authentication requirements between the written and electronic summons under Section 63?
- A.Both written and electronic summons must be signed by the presiding officer and bear the physical seal of the Court
- B.An electronic summons must be signed by the presiding officer in addition to bearing a digital signature
- C.A written summons must be signed by the presiding officer (or an officer the High Court directs) and bear the Court seal, whereas an electronic summons need only bear the image of the seal or a digital signature✓ correct
- D.Neither form requires any signature or seal if issued by the court registry
Why: Section 63(i) requires a written summons to be signed by the presiding officer or an officer the High Court directs and to bear the seal; clause (ii) requires an electronic summons to bear the image of the seal or a digital signature. Thus the electronic form need not bear a presiding officer's handwritten signature.
Read Section 63 — Form of summons →Q5 · easy · BNSS S.64
Under Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, who is primarily specified to serve every summons?
- A.A police officer✓ correct
- B.An officer of the Court issuing it
- C.Any public servant
- D.A postal employee
Why: Section 64(1) states that every summons shall be served by a police officer, or subject to State Government rules, by an officer of the Court issuing it or other public servant. The primary specified server is a police officer.
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