Confronting document to defendant in cross examination

Since the document was in your possession it was your duty to exhibit and prove it, however, it can not be confronted to defendant in his cross-examination but you may seek permission of the court under Order XIV Rule 14 read with Order XVIII Rules 2 CPC to produce/ exhibit and prove before the defendant closes his evidence.

Sir  as my suit is not based on that document therefore I have not filed it earlier, however as the defendant is saying that the said is with him but has not produced the same, so to shake his credibility whether I can confront the same in his cross.?

The onus of producing such document is upon the defendant if s/he want to demolish your claim  conversely same for the plaintiff.

Thank you sir.