Power of Court to inspect
Full Text
The Court may at any stage of a suit inspect any property or thing concerning which any question may arise and where the Court inspects any property or thing it shall, as soon as may be practicable, make a memorandum of any relevant facts observed at such inspection and such memorandum shall form a part of the record of the suit.
Plain English Summary
Authorizes the trial judge to conduct a spot inspection of disputed property or objects, mandating the prompt preparation of an inspection memorandum to form part of the judicial record.
Key Legal Elements
- Local Spot Inspection by Judge: Discretionary site visit by the presiding officer.
- Mandatory Inspection Memorandum: Observations recorded as soon as practicable.
- Aids Appreciation of Evidence: Cannot substitute substantive evidence on record.
Practical Note
Limits on Local Inspection: 1. Privy Council Landmark - Kessowji Issur v. G.I.P. Railway (1907) 34 IA 115: The Privy Council and the Supreme Court have ruled that the judge's local inspection is solely to appreciate and understand the evidence already on record; the judge cannot become a witness in the cause or substitute their personal observations for sworn evidence. 2. Typical Application: Disputed right of way, easement of light and air, or structural damage cases.
हिंदी पाठ
न्यायालय वाद के किसी भी प्रक्रम पर किसी ऐसी संपत्ति या वस्तु का निरीक्षण (Local Inspection) कर सकेगा जिसके संबंध में कोई प्रश्न उत्पन्न हो, और जहां न्यायालय किसी संपत्ति या वस्तु का निरीक्षण करता है, वहां वह यथासाध्य शीघ्र ऐसे निरीक्षण में प्रेक्षित किन्हीं सुसंगत तथ्यों का एक ज्ञापन (Memorandum) तैयार करेगा और ऐसा ज्ञापन वाद के अभिलेख का एक भाग होगा।