Section 43. Summons and service. (SHAR'IYAH COURTS AND MUSLIM MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ENACTMENT, 1966

ENACTMENT NO. 1 OF 1966
SHAR'IYAH COURTS AND MUSLIM MATRIMONIAL CAUSES ENACTMENT, 1966

PART II - RELIGIOUS COURTS
PROCEDURE IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS

Section 43. 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.