Rule 15 of CPC : Rule 15: Inspection of documents referred to in pleading or affidavits.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A property dispute between two neighbors, Mr. Sharma and Mr. Verma.

Details:

• Mr. Sharma files a suit claiming that a piece of land belongs to him.
• In his pleadings, Mr. Sharma refers to a sale deed from 1995 as evidence of his ownership.
• Mr. Verma, the defendant, wants to inspect this sale deed to verify its authenticity.

Application of Rule 15:

• Mr. Verma sends a notice to Mr. Sharma requesting to inspect the sale deed mentioned in Mr. Sharma's pleadings.
• Mr. Sharma is obligated to produce the sale deed for Mr. Verma's inspection and allow him to take copies.
• If Mr. Sharma fails to comply with the notice, he cannot later use the sale deed as evidence in court unless he provides a satisfactory reason for not complying.

Example 2:

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

Details:

• ABC Pvt. Ltd. files a suit against ...

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