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Order 7 Rule 14(3) CPC - This provision allows a plaintiff to apply for the production of documents along with the plaint, emphasizing the importance of relevant and necessary documents at the initial stage of the suit. Courts have clarified that such applications should generally be made at the time of filing the plaint, but can also be entertained subsequently, especially to promote justice CROCS INC USA VS ACTION SHOES PVT. LTD. - Delhi, IMRAN KHAN ADOPTED SON OF HURRU Vs. MARIAM W/O HURRU - Rajasthan, Bhawani Lal S/o. Darshuram Alias Darashram Rathore vs Ramesh Kumar S/o. Late Itwari Ram Rathore - Chhattisgarh, JHS SVENDGAARD HYGIENE PRODUCTS vs M/s Gupta Electricals - Himachal Pradesh, manduva hanumantha rao vs manduva srinivasa rao - Andhra Pradesh, CHOTELAL AND ORS Vs. ADDI DISTRICT JUDGE F T AND - Rajasthan.
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Procedure and Relevancy - Courts have underscored that the procedure under Order 7 Rule 14(3) must be followed as far as possible. The relevancy and necessity of the documents are crucial considerations, and courts tend to favor the early production of documents to avoid delays and ensure fair adjudication Bhawani Lal S/o. Darshuram Alias Darashram Rathore vs Ramesh Kumar S/o. Late Itwari Ram Rathore - Chhattisgarh, JHS SVENDGAARD HYGIENE PRODUCTS vs M/s Gupta Electricals - Himachal Pradesh.
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Judicial Discretion and Justice - Courts have exercised discretion under Section 151 CPC in the interest of justice, sometimes allowing late applications for document production or considering applications even after the closure of evidence, provided it serves the cause of justice IMRAN KHAN ADOPTED SON OF HURRU Vs. MARIAM W/O HURRU - Rajasthan, JHS SVENDGAARD HYGIENE PRODUCTS vs M/s Gupta Electricals - Himachal Pradesh.
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Legal Challenges and Judicial Views - Challenges to orders under Order 7 Rule 14(3), such as rejection of documents or applications filed late, are subject to judicial review. Courts have emphasized that the purpose of this rule is to facilitate the just resolution of disputes by ensuring relevant evidence is considered Sameer Kaushik VS Sriram Compounds Private Limited - Delhi, manduva hanumantha rao vs manduva srinivasa rao - Andhra Pradesh.
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Case Law and References - Several rulings highlight the importance of the rule in civil procedure, including decisions where courts have allowed or rejected applications based on the timing, relevancy, and procedural adherence, illustrating its role in balancing procedural formalities with substantive justice IMRAN KHAN ADOPTED SON OF HURRU Vs. MARIAM W/O HURRU - Rajasthan, Ramdayal vs Santosh - Madhya Pradesh.
Analysis and Conclusion:
Order 7 Rule 14(3) of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, is a vital procedural tool that enables plaintiffs to introduce relevant documents at the initial stages of a suit, fostering transparency and fairness. While procedural adherence is essential, courts have shown flexibility in allowing late submissions or applications when justice demands, provided the documents are relevant and necessary. The rule aims to prevent unnecessary delays and promote efficient adjudication, but its exercise must be balanced with procedural discipline to uphold the integrity of the judicial process.
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2018 0 Supreme(Del) 2847 • India - Delhi
YOGESH KHANNA
Additional Documents - Civil Procedure - Order VII Rule-14(3), Order XI Rule-1(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, Chapter ... 7 Rule-14 of Delhi High Court (Original Side) Rules, 2018 - The court discussed the provisions of Order VII Rule-14(3), Order XI ... #HL_START....
2023 0 Supreme(Del) 2041 • India - Delhi
TUSHAR RAO GEDELA
VII Rule 14 of the CPC, 1908. ... VII Rule 14 of the CPC, 1908. ... CPC - Taking off record of exhibit PW1/29 - Order VII Rule 14 - 1908 Fact of the Case: The petitioner challenged ... 7. Learned counsel further submits that the said insertion of the Board Resolution exhibit PW1/29 was not just surreptitious but also violative of the provis....
2025 Supreme(RAJ) 1033 • India - High Court of Rajasthan (Jaipur Bench)
MR. JUSTICE NARENDRA SINGH DHADDHA, J
(A) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - Order 7 Rule 14(3) and Section 151 - Application for taking on record original adoption deed ... (Paras 5-6) ... ... Facts of the case: ... The plaintiff filed a civil suit and sought to introduce ... This civil writ petition has been filed by the petitioner-plaintiff (for short ‘the plaintiff’) against the order dated 20.11.2024 passed by the Additional District Judge No. 4, ....
2025 Supreme(RAJ) 741 • India - High Court of Rajasthan (Jaipur Bench)
MR. JUSTICE NARENDRA SINGH DHADDHA, J
7 Rule 14(3) CPC. ... (A) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 - Order 7 Rule 14(3) - Indian Evidence Act, 1872 - Section 65 - Application for partition, declaration ... 7 Rule 14(3) CPC, as the documents had already been denied. ... plaintiffs under Order 7 #HL_STA....
2023 0 Supreme(Mad) 3384 • India - Madras
K. GOVINDARAJAN THILAKAVADI
Procedure, 1908 - Order VII Rule 14(3), Order 18 Rule 17 - The court discussed the provisions of the Indian Evidence Act and the ... Ratio Decidendi: The court held that provisions under Order 18 Rule 17 of the Code of Civil Procedure are ... CIVIL REVISION PETITION - EVIDENCE REOPENING - Indian Evidence Act, 1872 - Sections 5, 115; Code of Civil ... Order #HL_....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Chh) 10400 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
Rakesh Mohan Pandey, J
(A) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - Order 7 Rule 14(3) - Production of documents - Plaintiff moved an application under Order 7 Rule ... 14(3) of CPC to submit a certified copy of Settlement No. - 246 pertaining to year 1939-40. ... (Paras 1 to 3) ... ... (B) Relevancy and necessity of documents - The Court emphasized the need for the plainti....
2025 Supreme(Online)(HP) 8006 • India - IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
Bipin Chander Negi, J
(A) Civil Procedure Code, 1908 - Order 7 Rule 14(3), Section 151 - Documents production - The present petition disputes the trial ... (Paras 3, 6, 10, 12) ... ... (B) Jurisdiction - Supervisory ... It is only after closing of the evidence that the present application under Order 7 Rule 14(3) CPC was filed on 16.03.2020. ... Bipin Chander Ne....
2025 Supreme(Online)(AP) 2167 • India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh
TARLADA RAJASEKHAR RAO, J
(A) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - Order 7 Rule 14(3) and Section 151 - Application for partition - Plaintiff sought to introduce ... ... ... Result: Civil Revision Petition allowed. ... No doubt, Order VII Rule 14 CPC provides for production of documents along with the plaint, however, such procedure should be followed as far as possible. ... Order....
2024 Supreme(Online)(MP) 12503 • India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh
SHRI JUSTICE DWARKA DHISH BANSAL, J
(A) Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 - Order 41 Rule 27 and Order 7 Rule 14(3) - Appeal against remand - The first appellate Court reversed ... (Paras 6, 7) ... ... Facts of the case: ... The appellant challenged the remand order of the first ... (Paras 1, 2, 6, 7) ... ... (B) Remand of cases - The appellate ... as well as under Order 7 #HL_S....
2025 Supreme(Online)(MP) 2598 • India - High Court of Madhya Pradesh
Milind Ramesh Phadke, J
(A) Constitution of India - Article 227 - Civil Procedure Code, 1908 - Order 7 Rule 14(3) - Petition against dismissal of application ... (Paras 2, 3) ... ... Findings of Court: ... The application under Order 7 Rule 14(3) was allowed ... 7 Rule 14(3) must be exercised to promote justice,....
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