Q: What are the sections of summon in civil procedure code and criminal procedure code ?

Ans: Under civil procedure code,  the summons are issued under sections 27 to section 32 and order 5 whereas in criminal procedure code,  the summons are issued under section 204(1)(a) and sections 251 to section 259 of Cr.P.C.   

The summoning and attendancing of witnesses are mentioned under order 16 of civil procedure code. 

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