Section 31 of CPC : Section 31: Summons To Witness

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a local court is hearing a civil case regarding a property dispute between two neighbors. The plaintiff wants to prove that the disputed land belongs to them and requires documents from a bank that could support their claim. The court, under the provisions of Section 31 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, applies the rules from Sections 27, 28, and 29 to issue a summons to the bank. This summons compels the bank to either send a representative with the necessary documents or to produce those documents to the court, to ensure that all relevant evidence is available for a fair trial.