Rule 1A of CPC : Rule 1A: Production of witnesses without summons.

CPC

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi has filed a civil suit against his neighbor, Suresh, for encroaching on his property. Ravi believes that his friend, Amit, who witnessed the encroachment, can provide crucial evidence. Instead of applying for a formal summons to call Amit to court, Ravi decides to bring Amit directly to the court on the day of the hearing to testify and present photographs he took of the encroachment. Under Rule 1A of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Ravi is allowed to do this without needing to apply for a summons.

Example 2:

Meera is involved in a civil case regarding a breach of contract with a supplier. She knows that her accountant, Priya, has important documents that can prove the breach. Meera decides to bring Priya to the court hearing along with the relevant financial records. According to Rule 1A of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Meera can bring Priya to court to give evidence and produce the documents without having to go through the process of applying for a summons.

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