NI Act 144Chapter XVII · Of Penalties in Case of Dishonour of Certain Cheques for Insufficiency of Funds in the Accounts
Section 144 · Mode of service of summons
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(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974) and for the purposes of this Chapter, a Magistrate issuing a
summons to an accused or a witness may direct a copy of summons to be served at the place where such
accused or witness ordinarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain, by speed post or
by such courier services as are approved by a Court of Session.
(2) Where an acknowledgment purporting to be signed by the accused or the witness or an endorsement purported to be made by any person authorised by the postal department or the courier services that the accused or the witness refused to take delivery of summons has been received, the Court issuing the summons may declare that the summons has been duly served.
(2) Where an acknowledgment purporting to be signed by the accused or the witness or an endorsement purported to be made by any person authorised by the postal department or the courier services that the accused or the witness refused to take delivery of summons has been received, the Court issuing the summons may declare that the summons has been duly served.
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