The CrPC 1973 was replaced by the BNSS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 61 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 531, BNSS 2023).
Every summons issued by a Court under this Code shall be in writing, in duplicate, signed by the Presiding Officer of such Court or by such other officer as the High Court may, from time to time, by rule direct, and shall bear the seal of the Court.