Rule 12 of CPC : Rule 12: Application for discovery of documents.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A property dispute between two brothers, Raj and Ravi.

Context: Raj and Ravi are in a legal battle over the ownership of a piece of ancestral land. Raj believes that Ravi has documents that prove the land was willed to him by their father.

Application of Rule 12: Raj files an application under Rule 12 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, requesting the court to order Ravi to produce all documents related to the ownership of the land. Raj does not need to file an affidavit for this application.

Court's Decision: The court reviews the application and decides that the discovery of these documents is necessary for a fair resolution of the dispute. The court orders Ravi to produce all relevant documents in his possession or power that pertain to the ownership of the land.

Example 2:

Scenario: A breach of contract case between a supplier, ABC Pvt. Ltd., and a retailer, XYZ Stores.

Context: ABC Pvt. Ltd. claims that XYZ Stores has not paid for the goods delivered as per t...

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