Rule 8 of CPC : Rule 8: Court may order any document to be impounded.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A property dispute case is being heard in a civil court in Mumbai. During the proceedings, one of the parties submits a property deed as evidence. The opposing party raises an objection, claiming that the deed is forged.

Application of Rule 8: The judge, upon reviewing the objections and the document, finds sufficient cause to suspect the authenticity of the property deed. The judge orders the deed to be impounded and kept in the custody of the court officer until further verification is completed. This ensures that the document is not tampered with or destroyed while the investigation is ongoing.

Example 2:

Scenario: In a commercial litigation case in Delhi, a company submits its financial records to support its claim for damages. The opposing party argues that the financial records are manipulated to inflate the damages.

Application of Rule 8: The court, after considering the arguments, decides that there is sufficient cause to doubt the integrity of the financial records. The judge orders the financial records to be impounded and kept in the custody of the court officer. The records will remain in custody until an independent audit is conducted to verify their accuracy. This prevents any alteration or destruction of the records during the audit process.