Order 5, Rule 12, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 — Service to be on defendant in person when practicable, or on his agent

Order V · Issue and service of summons

12Service to be on defendant in person when practicable, or on his agent.

Order 5, Rule 12

Wherever it is practicable, service shall be made on the defendant in person, unless he has an agent empowered to accept service, in which case service on such agent shall be sufficient.

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