Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 67

Section 67 BNSS: in such manner as it considers proper

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

If service cannot by the exercise of due diligence be effected as provided in section 64, section 65 or section 66, the serving officer shall affix one of the duplicates of the summons to some conspicuous part of the house or homestead in which the person summoned ordinarily resides; and thereupon the Court, after making such inquiries as it thinks fit, may either declare that the summons has been duly served or order fresh service

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 67 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 67 cover?

A: Section 67 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "in such manner as it considers proper". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 67 replace?

A: BNSS Section 67 ("in such manner as it considers proper") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 67 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 67 ("in such manner as it considers proper") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 67 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 67 ("in such manner as it considers proper") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.