Rule 6 of CPC : Rule 6: Endorsements on documents rejected as inadmissible in evidence.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suman are involved in a civil dispute over the ownership of a piece of land. During the trial, Ravi presents a document that he claims is the original sale deed proving his ownership. However, upon examination, the court finds that the document is a photocopy and not the original. According to Rule 6 of Order XIII of The Code Of Civil Procedure 1908, the court deems the document inadmissible as evidence. The judge then endorses the document with the following particulars:

• The name of the case: Ravi vs. Suman
• The date of the hearing: 15th March 2023
• A statement that the document has been rejected as inadmissible The judge signs the endorsement, and the document is marked as rejected.

Example 2:

In a case where Meena is suing her former business partner, Raj, for breach of contract, Meena submits an email printout as evidence of Raj's agreement to certain terms. The court, however, finds that the email lacks proper authentication and cannot be verified as coming from Raj. As per Rule 6 of Order XIII of The Code Of Civil Procedure 1908, the court rules the email printout inadmissible. The judge endorses the document with the following details:

• The name of the case: Meena vs. Raj
• The date of the hearing: 22nd April 2023
• A statement that the document has been rejected as inadmissible The judge initials the endorsement, and the email printout is officially rejected as evidence.