Important Legal Definitions
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Summons to Defendant (Order V CPC)
Civil Procedure & Litigation Mechanics
Definition
A formal legal notice issued under the seal and signature of the civil court ordering the named defendant to appear and answer the plaintiff’s claim on a designated date, accompanied by a copy of the plaint.
Example
After registering a money suit, the Civil Judge Senior Division at Pune directs the issuance of summons to the corporate defendant via registered post acknowledgment due (RPAD) and speed post under Order V Rule 9 CPC.