Kundavi Sandrasegaran and Another v. C.S.Baskar and Another
Case brief
What is this about?
Advocate Commissioner appointment to record evidence of aged attesting witness at his residence in Bangalore with video recording; probate of Will of Late C.Sivashanmugam; attesting witness Pitchaimani deceased 27.07.2020; A.Chavudappan super senior citizen aged 80, examined as P.W.1, unable to travel; Order XIV Rule 8 O.S.Rules r/w Order XXVI Rule 4 CPC; expenses and travelling costs of defendants borne by plaintiffs irrespective of result; Commissioner Krishna Bhagavat Enroll No.3412/2014; remuneration Rs.50,000; Madras High Court; TOS No.16 of 2024; cross-examination; interest of justice.
What did the court decide?
Appointment of Mr.Krishna Bhagavat, Advocate (Enroll No.3412/2014), as Advocate Commissioner to record the evidence of P.W.1 along with video recording of the entire proceedings at P.W.1's residence at No.1879/33, 20th Cross Near Maruthi Mandir, M.C.Layout, North Bangalore, Karnataka 560 040; the Commissioner's remuneration of Rs.50,000 and all related expenses, including the defendants' travelling expenses, to be borne by the applicants/plaintiffs irrespective of the result of the case.