Legal Question in Criminal Law in India

private complaint

can a court issue summons in private complaint to the complainant as it is issued in state complaint at the time of evidence?


Asked on 1/14/09, 2:22 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Aniruddha Pawse Aniruddha.P.Pawse Advocates

Re: private complaint

In a pvt complaint generally the complainant remains present but if he is absent then court can.

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Answered on 1/15/09, 9:25 am
RAJIV GUPTA (Cell: +91 9811284735) [email protected]

Re: private complaint

yes, in a state case and in a complaint case u/s 200 of crpc, the process remains almost the same and summons and warrants are issued the same way.

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Answered on 1/14/09, 11:10 pm
Sudershan Goel India Law Offices of Sudershan Goel - Advocate

Re: private complaint

The powers of court and procedure required to be followed for issuance of summons is governed by the provisions of Criminal Procedure Code. You may refer to the Act and seek clarification if you are unable to understand any provision in the concerned Chapter.

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Answered on 1/15/09, 12:30 am
Shrichand Nahar S.V.Nahar, Advocate

Re: private complaint

In private complaint, the complainant is required to attend the court on every date. If complainant is not appearing, then court issues a notice to the complainant.

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Answered on 1/15/09, 1:05 am


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