Rule 17 of CPC : Rule 17: Court may recall and examine witness.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A property dispute case is ongoing in a civil court in Mumbai. During the trial, a key witness, Mr. Sharma, testified about the ownership of the property. After several hearings, new evidence comes to light that contradicts Mr. Sharma's earlier testimony.

Application of Rule 17: The judge decides to recall Mr. Sharma to the witness stand to clarify the discrepancies between his previous testimony and the new evidence. The judge asks Mr. Sharma specific questions to understand the truth and ensure a fair judgment.

Example 2:

Scenario: In a breach of contract case in Delhi, Ms. Gupta testified about the terms of the contract between her company and the defendant. Later in the trial, the defendant presents a document that was not previously available, which appears to alter the terms Ms. Gupta described.

Application of Rule 17: The court recal...

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