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The Court has the power to summon a person, who is not called by any party, as a witness

Order XVI rule 14 permits the court, on its own motion, to summon a person not called as a witness by a party where examination or production is considered necessary. The…

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The Court has the power to summon a person, who is not called by any party, as a witness

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Order XVI rule 14 permits the court, on its own motion, to summon a person not called as a witness by a party where examination or production is considered necessary. The other listed rules concern different witness-related processes. The power is judicially exercised, not a substitute for a party satisfying its own burden of proof.

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