First Schedule · Order 16 · Rule 9
Time for serving summons
9. Time for serving summons.—Service shall in all cases be made a sufficient time before the time specified in the summons for the attendance of the person summoned, to allow him a reasonable time for preparation and for travelling to the place . at which his attendance is required.
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