Order for inspection
Full Text
(1) Where the party served with notice rule 15 omits to give such notice of a time for inspection or objects to give inspection, or offers inspection elsewhere than at the office of his pleader, the Court may, on the application of the party desiring it, make an order for inspection in such place and in such manner as it may think fit: Provided that the order shall not be made when and so far as the Court shall be of opinion that it is not necessary either for disposing fairly of the suit or for saving costs.
(2) Any application to inspect documents, except such as are referred to in the pleadings, particulars or affidavit of the party against whom the application is made or disclosed in his affidavit of documents, shall be founded upon an affidavit showing of what documents inspection is sought, that the party applying is entitled to inspect them, and that they are in the possession or power of the other party. The Court shall not make such order for inspection of such documents when and so far as the Court shall be of opinion that it is not necessary either for disposing fairly of the suit or for saving costs.
Plain English Summary
Empowers the court to compel inspection upon a party's refusal or default, governing both pleaded documents (sub-rule 1) and unpleaded third-category documents supported by affidavit (sub-rule 2).
Key Legal Elements
- Sub-rule (1) - Pleaded Documents: Direct judicial order when adversary ignores Rule 15 notice.
- Sub-rule (2) - Unpleaded Documents: Requires a detailed affidavit showing entitlement and possession.
- Statutory Test of Necessity: Must be necessary for fair disposal of suit or saving costs.
- Enforceability: Disobedience punishable under Rule 21.
Practical Note
Application for Court Order of Inspection: 'Application on behalf of Plaintiff under Order XI Rule 18(1) read with Section 151 CPC for an Order Directing Defendant to Grant Inspection of Original Partnership Dissolution Deed'.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) जहां नियम 15 के अधीन सूचना पाने वाला पक्षकार निरीक्षण के समय की ऐसी सूचना देने का लोप करता है या निरीक्षण कराने से इनकार करता है, अथवा अपने प्लीडर के कार्यालय से भिन्न किसी स्थान पर निरीक्षण कराने की पेशकश करता है, वहां न्यायालय, उसकी वांछा करने वाले पक्षकार के आवेदन पर, ऐसे स्थान पर और ऐसी रीति से निरीक्षण के लिए आदेश कर सकेगा जैसा वह ठीक समझे: परन्तु ऐसा आदेश तब नहीं किया जाएगा जब न्यायालय की यह राय हो कि वह वाद के ऋजु निपटारे या खर्चे की बचत हेतु आवश्यक नहीं है।
(2) उन दस्तावेजों को छोड़कर जिनका निर्देश विरोधी पक्षकार के अभिवचनों या शपथपत्रों में है, अन्य दस्तावेजों के निरीक्षण का कोई भी आवेदन शपथपत्र पर आधारित होगा जिसमें यह दर्शित होगा कि किन दस्तावेजों का निरीक्षण चाहा गया है, आवेदक उनका निरीक्षण करने का हकदार है, और वे विरोधी पक्षकार के कब्जे या शक्ति में हैं।