Shiwangi Singh 25 July 2023

Civil procedure code

Can somebody explain me the difference between Discovery and Inspection of a document under Order XI of CPC

Quick Summary

This discussion seeks to clarify the distinction between 'discovery' and 'inspection' of documents under Order XI of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The user is asking for a straightforward explanation of how parties can obtain documents believed to be in the possession of others, and what 'inspection' specifically entails. The aim is to understand when documents can be requested, produced, and inspected to aid in case resolution.

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Real Soul.... (LEGAL) 25 July 2023

That is regarding documents which are belived to be in any of the Parties possesion and discovery or production of such documents is necessary to dispose off the case.

Shiwangi Singh 25 July 2023

Amd what is meant by inspection?

Real Soul.... (LEGAL) 25 July 2023

That is upon notice any party may let the other party to inspect the documents based in his case as annexures or made any reference thereto for inspection of such documents and take copies. If the documents which are referred in the case but not produced at the time of filing and no notice is given to inspect them cannot produced on latter stage. Order XI is the stage where the proceedings begin by interrogatories.

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