Rule 14 of CPC : Rule 14: Production of document on which plaintiff sues or relies.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh files a lawsuit against Suresh for breach of contract.

Details:

• Ramesh claims that Suresh did not fulfill the terms of a written contract they both signed.
• Ramesh has the original contract document in his possession.

Application of Rule 14:

1. Ramesh must list the contract document in a list of documents he relies on.
2. When Ramesh files the plaint (formal written statement of his claim) in court, he must produce the original contract document and a copy of it.
3. If Ramesh fails to produce the contract document or list it, the court may not allow him to use it as evidence during the hearing unless he gets special permission from the court.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya sues her landlord for not returning her security deposit.

Details:

• Priya claims that she has a receipt showing the payment of the security deposit, but she has lost the original receipt.
• Priya knows that the landlord has a copy of the receipt.

Application of Rule 14:

1. Priya must state in her plaint that the receipt is not in her possession and that the landlord has it.
2. If Priya does not mention this in her pla...

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