Rule 2 of CPC : Rule 2: Notice to admit documents.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

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

Details:

• Ramesh has a signed contract document that he wants to use as evidence in court.
• Ramesh sends a notice to Suresh asking him to admit the authenticity of the contract document within seven days.
• Suresh ignores the notice and does not respond within the given time frame.

Outcome:

• Ramesh has to prove the authenticity of the contract document in court.
• Since Suresh neglected to admit the document after receiving the notice, the court orders Suresh to pay the costs incurred by Ramesh for proving the document, regardless of the final judgment in the case.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya is involved in a property dispute with her neighbor, Anil.

Details:

• Priya has a property deed that she wants to use as evidence to support her claim.
• Priya sends a notice to Anil asking him to admit the authenticity of the property deed within seven days.
• Anil responds within the given time frame, admitting the authenticity of the property deed.

Outcome:

• Since Anil admitted the document, Priya does not need to prove its authenticity in court.
• Priya does not in...

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