Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 70

Section 70 BNSS: attested and kept as a proof of service of summons

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) When a summons issued by a Court is served outside its local jurisdiction, and in any case where the officer who has served a summons is not present at the hearing of the case, an affidavit, purporting to be made before a Magistrate, that such summons has been served, and a duplicate of the summons purporting to be endorsed (in the manner provided by section 64 or section 66) by the person to whom it was delivered or tendered or with whom it was left, shall be admissible in evidence, and the statements made therein shall be deemed to be correct unless and until the contrary is proved. (2) The affidavit mentioned in this section may be attached to the duplicate of the summons and returned to the Court. (3) All summons served through electronic communication under sections 64 to 71 (both inclusive) shall be considered as duly served and a copy of such summons shall be

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 70 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 70 cover?

A: Section 70 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "attested and kept as a proof of service of summons". 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 70 replace?

A: BNSS Section 70 ("attested and kept as a proof of service of summons") 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 70 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 70 ("attested and kept as a proof of service of summons") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 70 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 70 ("attested and kept as a proof of service of summons") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.