Procedure.

What this section does

Proceedings under section 144 may be initiated in any district where the respondent is, where he or his wife resides, where he last resided with his wife or the mother of the illegitimate child, or where his father or mother resides. Evidence must be recorded in the presence of the respondent or his advocate in the manner prescribed for summons-cases. If the respondent wilfully avoids service or neglects to attend, the Magistrate may proceed ex parte, and any ex parte order may be set aside within three months on good cause shown.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Procedure at a glance

Key actors

Magistrate · Respondent · Advocate

Time limit

Application to set aside ex parte order must be made within three months from the date of the order

Derived from CrPC s.126.