Service of Petition
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Summary
Petitions must be given to the party affected, whether that person is in India or abroad, in the manner the High Court directs by general or special order. If the Court thinks it is necessary or expedient, it can dispense with serving the petition entirely.
Example
Ravi files a divorce petition while his wife lives in the UK. The petition must be served on her in the manner the High Court specifies; if the Court finds service impractical or unnecessary, it may order that no service is required.
Bare Act
Enacted textEvery Petition under this Act shall be served on the party to be affected thereby, either within or without India, in such manner is the High Court by general or special order from time to time directs: Provide that the Court may dispense with such service altogether in case it seems necessary or expedient so to do.
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