Notice of day for receiving evidence of applicant’s indigency
Full Text
Where the Court sees no reason to reject the application on any of the grounds stated in rule 5, it shall fix a day (of which at least ten days' clear notice shall be given to the opposite party and the Government pleader) for receiving such evidence as the applicant may adduce in proof of his indigency, and for hearing any evidence which may be adduced in disproof thereof.
Plain English Summary
Requires the court, if the application survives Rule 5 screening, to schedule an evidentiary hearing on indigency with at least ten days' clear notice to both the opposite party and the Government Pleader.
Key Legal Elements
- 10 Days Clear Notice: Mandatory statutory notice period.
- Dual Notice Recipients: (a) The contesting defendant, and (b) The Government Pleader (protecting State revenue).
- Bilateral Evidentiary Scope: Applicant adduces proof of indigency; opponent and GP adduce disproof.
Practical Note
Role of the Government Pleader: Notice to the Government Pleader is mandatory because court fees represent state sovereign revenue. Government Pleaders frequently summon revenue patwaris or municipal tax collectors to check whether the applicant owns undisclosed land or vehicles.
हिंदी पाठ
जहां न्यायालय को नियम 5 में कथित आधारों में से किसी भी आधार पर आवेदन को नामंजूर करने का कोई कारण दिखाई नहीं देता, वहां वह ऐसी तारीख नियत करेगा (जिसकी कम से कम दस दिन की स्पष्ट सूचना - At least 10 days' clear notice विरोधी पक्षकार और शासकीय प्लीडर को दी जाएगी) जिस दिन वह ऐसा साक्ष्य प्राप्त करेगा जैसा आवेदक अपनी निर्धनता के सबूत में पेश करे, और ऐसे किसी साक्ष्य की सुनवाई करेगा जो उसके खंडन में पेश किया जाए।