Procedure Under CPC For Affixing Copy Of Summons On Door/Conspicuous Part Of Defendant's House Mandatory Not Directory: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court ruled that the procedure for affixing summons, as prescribed under Order 5 Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), is mandatory. The case involved a dispute regarding the service of summons, where the defendant contended that they were not properly served. The court held that strict adherence to the procedural requirements was necessary to ensure fairness in legal proceedings. This decision emphasizes the importance of following legal procedures to protect the rights of both parties in a case and avoid unnecessary delays in litigation.