In the modern age, technology makes information available just
at the click of a button. All major services are readily in the
electronic media. The increasing digitalization has not left the
judicial system untouched. Various forms of judicial activities
such as filing of petitions, applications, intellectual properties,
availability of judgements and orders are now being increasingly
made in the online mode.
Summons
Summons are the instruments which may be issued by the Court to
a party to appear and answer the claim and may be served in a
manner prescribed on the given date of the proceeding. [Section 27
of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908].
WhatsApp sent Summons
The summons may be delivered to a party in such manner as the
Court may direct. [Order V Rule 9 of the Civil Procedure Code,
1908]. The said provision includes transmission of summons through
electronic media as well. Case laws
