People’s Bank vs Monta Garment Industries Ltd. – CA NO. 836/2000 F-2011

In the case between People’s Bank and Monta Garment Industries Ltd., the court addressed the validity of service of summons by registered post under Section 60 of the Civil Procedure Code, the propriety of the ex-parte decree of the District Court, and the alleged abatement of the Plaintiff’s action under Section 402 of the Civil Procedure Code. It was determined that the substituted service by registered post, ordered after prolonged unsuccessful attempts of personal service, was valid and in compliance with the court’s discretionary powers. The court further found no evidence that the Plaintiff’s action had abated. The decision reaffirmed the principle that courts may order substituted service where personal service proves ineffective, provided due process is followed. The rulings were b