Power to require persons present in Court to give evidence or produce document
Full Text
Any person present in Court may be required by the Court to give evidence or to produce any document then and there in his possession or power.
Plain English Summary
Empowers the Court to summarily compel any bystander or person physically present in the courtroom to depose or produce documents in their immediate possession.
Key Legal Elements
- Immediate Courtroom Jurisdiction: Applies to any person physically inside the courtroom.
- No Prior Summons Necessary: Dispenses with formal notice or diet money deposit.
- Inherent Inquisitorial Authority: Geared toward uncovering truth and preventing suppression of evidence.
Practical Note
Springing Surprise in Trial: If the opposite party's power of attorney holder or accountant is sitting in the visitor gallery holding relevant files, counsel can make an oral motion under Order XVI Rule 7 CPC requesting the Judge to order the person to immediately produce the file in their hands.
हिंदी पाठ
न्यायालय में उपस्थित किसी भी व्यक्ति से न्यायालय द्वारा यह अपेक्षा की जा सकेगी कि वह उस समय उसके कब्जे या शक्ति में स्थित कोई साक्ष्य दे या कोई दस्तावेज पेश करे।