Section 78. Summons and service. (ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIM LAW ENACTMENT, 1952

ENACTMENT NO. 3 OF 1952
ADMINISTRATION OF MUSLIM LAW ENACTMENT, 1952

PART III - RELIGIOUS COURTS
Procedure in Civil Proceedings

Section 78. Summons and service.

(1) In addition to the original plaint, the plaintiff shall hand to the Court a copy thereof for each defendant.

(2) The Court shall issue a summons to each defendant and shall cause the same to be served on him with a copy of the plaint. The summons shall direct the defendant to appear to answer the claim at a stated place, date and time, and shall warn him that, in case of his non-appearance, the Court may proceed to allow the claim in his absence.