Rule 14 of CPC : Rule 14: Court may of its own accord summon as witnesses strangers to suit.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Property Dispute Case

Context: A property dispute is ongoing between two brothers, Raj and Ravi, over the ownership of a piece of land. Both parties have presented their witnesses and evidence. However, the court feels that the testimony of the local land registry officer, who has not been called by either party, is crucial to understanding the true ownership of the land.

Application of Rule 14: The court, on its own accord, summons the local land registry officer to appear as a witness. The officer is required to bring the official land records and provide testimony regarding the ownership history of the disputed land. This helps the court to make a more informed decision based on the official records and unbiased testimony.

Example 2:

Scenario: Breach of Contract Case

Context: A company, ABC Pvt. Ltd., has filed a lawsuit against a contractor, Mr. Sharma, for breach of contract. Both parties have presented their evidence and witnesses. However, the court believes that the testimony of an independent auditor, who reviewed the financial transactions between the company and the contractor, is essential for a fair judgment.

Application of Rule 14: The court decides to summon the independent auditor, even though neither party has called him as a witness. The auditor is asked to produce the audit report and testify about the financial dealings and whether there were any discrepancies. This additional evidence helps ...

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