Rule 6 of CPC : Rule 6: Summons to produce document.

CPC

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a bank manager at XYZ Bank. During a civil lawsuit involving a financial dispute, the court needs Ravi to produce certain bank statements related to the case. The court issues a summons to Ravi under Rule 6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, asking him to produce the specified bank statements. Ravi does not need to appear in court personally; he can comply with the summons by sending the required bank statements through a representative or by courier.

Example 2:

Meera is the custodian of records at a local hospital. In a medical malpractice lawsuit, the court requires the patient's medical records to be produced. The court issues a summons to Meera under Rule 6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, to produce the medical records. Meera can comply with the summons by arranging for the medical records to be sent to the court without having to appear in person.

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