Order for commission
Full Text
An order for the issue of a commission for the examination of a witness may be made by the Court either of its own motion or on the application, supported by affidavit or otherwise, of any party to the suit or of the witness to be examined.
Plain English Summary
Outlines locus standi and procedure for seeking a witness examination commission, allowing the court to act suo motu or upon an application supported by affidavit from any party to the suit or the witness personally.
Key Legal Elements
- Suo Motu Power: Court can initiate commission on its own evaluation of the case circumstances.
- Party Application: Any plaintiff or defendant may apply.
- Witness Locus Standi: The witness themselves can apply directly citing inability to attend.
- Evidentiary Support: Typically mandated to be supported by an affidavit explaining grounds of sickness, distance, or official engagement.
Practical Note
Drafting the Commission Application: 1. Personal Affidavit of Witness: While an advocate's affidavit is often accepted, having the ailing witness or their immediate family member swear the affidavit carries decisive weight against allegations of delaying tactics. 2. Timing of Motion: Move the application before the witness's cross-examination date arrives to preempt coercive warrants or closure of evidence.
हिंदी पाठ
किसी साक्षी की परीक्षा के लिए कमीशन निकालने का आदेश न्यायालय द्वारा या तो अपनी स्वप्रेरणा से (Suo motu) अथवा वाद के किसी पक्षकार या परीक्षित किए जाने वाले साक्षी के शपथपत्र (Affidavit) द्वारा समर्थित या अन्यथा दिए गए आवेदन पर किया जा सकेगा।