Where the serving officer delivers or tenders a copy of the summons to the defendant personally, or to an agent or other person on his behalf, he shall require the signature of the person to whom the copy is so delivered or tendered to an acknowledgment of service endorsed on the original summons.
Order V Rule 11 CPC Service on several defendants
Order V Rule 12 CPC Service to be on defendant in person when practicable, or on
his agent
Order V Rule 13 CPC Service on agent by whom defendant carries on business
Order V Rule 14 CPC Service on agent in charge in suits for immovable property
Order V Rule 15 CPC Where service may be on an adult member of defendant's family
Order V Rule 16 CPC Person served to sign acknowledgement
Order V Rule 17 CPC Procedure when defendant refuses to accept service, or cannot be found
Order V Rule 18 CPC Endorsement of time and manner of service