Consequence of non-attendance, without sufficient cause shown, of party ordered to appear in person
Full Text
Where a plaintiff or defendant, who has been ordered to appear in person, does not appear in person, or show sufficient cause to the satisfaction of the court for failing so to appear, he shall be subject to all provisions of the foregoing rules applicable to plaintiffs and defendants, respectively who do not appear.
Plain English Summary
Subjects a party ordered to appear in person under Order III Rule 1, Order X, or Order XVI to the penalties of non-appearance (dismissal for plaintiff, ex parte for defendant) if they fail to appear without sufficient cause.
Key Legal Elements
- Judicial Order for Personal Attendance: Triggered where court specifically ordered appearance in person (e.g. under Order X Rule 4 for examination).
- Absence of Sufficient Cause: Default without valid medical or emergent justification.
- Penal Consequences: If plaintiff defaults, suit is dismissed under Rule 8; if defendant defaults, proceeded ex parte under Rule 6.
Practical Note
Handling Orders for Personal Appearance: When the court orders 'Plaintiff/Defendant to remain present in person on next date' (often for mediation or Order X admission of documents), and the party cannot travel, immediately file an application for exemption supported by medical certificate / affidavit: 'Application on behalf of Defendant seeking Exemption from Personal Appearance for [Date]'.
हिंदी पाठ
जहां कोई वादी या प्रतिवादी, जिसे स्वयं उपस्थित (In person) होने का आदेश दिया गया है, स्वयं उपस्थित नहीं होता है अथवा इस प्रकार उपस्थित न होने के लिए न्यायालय के समाधानप्रद रूप में पर्याप्त कारण दर्शित नहीं करता है, वहां वह उन सभी पूर्वगामी नियमों के उपबंधों के अधीन होगा जो क्रमशः उन वादियों और प्रतिवादियों को लागू होते हैं जो उपसंजात नहीं होते हैं।