Issue, execution and return of commissions, and transmission of evidence to foreign Court
Full Text
The provisions of rules 6, 15, sub-rule (1) of rule 16A, 17, 18 and 18B of this Order in so far as they are applicable shall apply to the issue, execution and return of such commissions, and when any such commission has been duly executed it shall be returned, together with the evidence taken under it, to the High Court, which shall forward it to the Central Government along with the letter of request for transmission to the foreign court.
Plain English Summary
Provides transmission protocol for completed foreign commissions, applying general procedural rules (Rules 6, 15, 16A(1), 17, 18, 18B) and mandating return of depositions to the High Court for onward diplomatic transmission to the foreign court through the Central Government.
Key Legal Elements
- Applicable Procedural Rules: Governed by Rules 6, 15, 16A(1), 17, 18, and 18B.
- Diplomatic Forwarding Chain: Executing Officer -> High Court -> Central Government (Ministry of External Affairs) -> Foreign Embassy / Court.
- Chain of Custody: Depositions and exhibits must remain sealed throughout international transit.
Practical Note
Transmission Protocol and Certified Transcripts: Advocates representing foreign parties should apply to the High Court Registry for certified copies of the recorded depositions and exhibits for parallel filing before the foreign court to prevent transit delays.
हिंदी पाठ
इस आदेश के नियम 6, 15, नियम 16क के उप-नियम (1), 17, 18 और 18ख के उपबंध जहां तक वे लागू हो सकते हैं, ऐसे कमीशनों के निकाले जाने, निष्पादन और लौटाए जाने को लागू होंगे, और जब ऐसा कोई कमीशन सम्यक् रूप से निष्पादित कर दिया गया हो तब वह उसके अधीन लिए गए साक्ष्य के साथ उच्च न्यायालय को लौटाया जाएगा, जो उसे विदेशी न्यायालय को पारेषित किए जाने के लिए अनुरोध-पत्र के साथ केंद्रीय सरकार को अग्रेषित करेगा।