Rule 27 of CPC : Rule 27: Production of additional evidence in Appellate Court.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh files an appeal in the Appellate Court against a decree passed by the Trial Court in a property dispute case. During the trial, Rajesh had attempted to submit a crucial land ownership document, but the Trial Court refused to admit it, stating it was irrelevant. Rajesh believes this document is vital to his case.

Application of Rule 27: Rajesh can request the Appellate Court to admit this additional evidence under Rule 27(1)(a), arguing that the Trial Court wrongly refused to admit the document which ought to have been admitted. If the Appellate Court finds merit in Rajesh's argument, it may allow the document to be produced as additional evidence.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya is appealing a decree in a family inheritance case. During the original trial, she was unaware of a key witness who could testify about the deceased's intentions regarding the inheritance. Despite her due diligence, she could not locate this witness before the trial concluded. After the decree, she discovers the witness and wants to present this testimony in the Appellate Court.

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