Application under C.S. No. 252 of 2021 to direct production of documents was dismissed as premature. The Court held that the applicant must first establish custody and issue notice before seeking a production direction.
Direction to produce documents dismissed; applicant directed to issue notice.
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A.No.6765 of 2023 in C.S.No.252 of 2021
N.Sathish Kumar, J.
This application has been filed to direct the 10th respondent/8th defendant to produce the documents mentioned in the Judges Summons.
19.01.2024.
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21.12.2023
2 issues framed by the court
Whether an application to direct the production of documents is maintainable without first establishing custody of such documents and issuing notice to the concerned party.
Whether the current application is premature in the absence of prior notice to the 10th respondent/8th defendant.
The Applicant
The 10th Respondent/8th Defendant
N.Sathish Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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