Where the defendant is confined in a prison, the summons shall be delivered or sent or by post or by such courier service as may be approved by the High Court, by fax message or by Electronic Mail service or by any other means as may be provided by the rules made by the High Court] to the officer in charge of the prison for service on the defendant.
Order V Rule 21 CPC Service of summons where defendant resides within jurisdiction of another Court
Order V Rule 22 CPC Service within presidency towns of summons issued by Courts outside
Order V Rule 23 CPC Duty of Court to which summons is sent
Order V Rule 24 CPC Service on defendant in prison
Order V Rule 25 CPC Service where defendant resides out of India and has no agent
Order V Rule 26 CPC Service in foreign territory through Political Agent or Court
Order V Rule 26A CPC Summonses to be sent to officers to foreign countries
Order V Rule 28 CPC Service on soldiers, sailors or airmen
Order V Rule 29 CPC Duty of person to whom summons is delivered or sent for service