Rule 19 of CPC : Rule 19: No witness to be ordered to attend in person unless resident within certain limits.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi lives in Mumbai and is a key witness in a civil case being heard in the Mumbai City Civil Court. Since Ravi resides within the local limits of the court's ordinary jurisdiction, the court can order him to attend in person to give his testimony.

Example 2:

Priya lives in Pune, which is approximately 150 kilometers away from Mumbai. She is a crucial witness in a case being heard in the Mumbai City Civil Court. Since Pune is less than 500 kilometers away from Mumbai and there is established public conveyance (train and bus services) between Pune and Mumbai, the court can order...

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