Satender Kumar Antil vs Central Bureau Of Investigation

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of service of notices under Section 41-A of the CrPC and Section 35 of the BNSS, emphasizing that such notices must be issued through prescribed modes of service, primarily physical or formal legal channels. The Court clarified that service via WhatsApp or other electronic communication modes does not fulfill the legal requirement unless explicitly authorized by law. The Court's order aimed to standardize and uphold the integrity of legal service procedures, ensuring proper legal compliance. The petition for modification of the earlier order was considered in this context, reaffirming the importance of formal service methods.