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Rule 6 of CPC : Rule 6: Electronic records.

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

THE FIRST SCHEDULE

ORDER XI-A: DISCLOSURE, DISCOVERY AND INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS IN SUITS BEFORE THE COMMERCIAL DIVISION OF A HIGH COURT OR A COMMERCIAL COURT

Rule 6: Electronic records.

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Scenario: A commercial dispute between two companies, ABC Pvt. Ltd. and XYZ Ltd., is being heard in the High Court. ABC Pvt. Ltd. claims that XYZ Ltd. breached a contract by not delivering goods on time. ABC Pvt. Ltd. wants to present email communications as evidence.

Application of Rule 6:

  1. Disclosure and Inspection: ABC Pvt. Ltd. provides printouts of the email communications between the two companies as part of the disclosure process. This is sufficient compliance under Rule 6(1).
  2. Electronic Form: XYZ Ltd. re