Party Not Required To Appear Before Police If Summons U/S 35 BNSS Does Not Contain Crime Number, Details Of Offence Alleged: Karnataka HC

The Karnataka High Court ruled that the non-appearance of a person before the police, as mandated under Section 35 of the BNSS (Bangalore North-South State) Act, cannot be justified solely by sending a notice through postal means. The court emphasized that personal appearance is crucial for compliance with such legal requirements, and simply sending a notice does not absolve the responsibility of appearing in person. This ruling highlights the importance of physical presence in legal procedures and reinforces that electronic or postal communications alone are insufficient to meet legal obligations.