LAKSHMI & ANR. versus CHINNAMMAL @ RAYYAMMAL & ORS.

LAKSHMI & ANR. versus CHINNAMMAL @ RAYYAMMAL & ORS.

Refusal by the trial judge to call for the forensic expert report regarding thumb impression was unjustified, as the document was essential for proving the genuineness of the disputed partition deed. Procedural mechanisms under Order XIII Rule 10 CPC should be employed to facilitate justice, and bringing on record such documents must be encouraged unless expressly barred.

Parties
Appellant: Lakshmi & Anr.; Respondent: Chinnammal @ Rayyammal & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
08 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal Allowed
Legal Topics
Production of Documents, Order XIII Rule 10 CPC, Genuineness of Partition Deed, Forensic Evidence in Civil Proceedings
Civil Procedure Production of Documents Order XIII Rule 10 CPC Genuineness of Partition Deed Forensic Evidence in Civil Proceedings

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Parties

Lakshmi & Anr.

Appellant

Chinnammal @ Rayyammal & Ors.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the civil court can direct production of forensic expert reports regarding thumb impressions from criminal proceedings under Order XIII Rule 10 CPC
  2. 2 Whether refusal to call for such documents is justified when proving the genuineness of a deed is central to the suit

Ratio Decidendi

Refusal by the trial judge to call for the forensic expert report regarding thumb impression was unjustified, as the document was essential for proving the genuineness of the disputed partition deed. Procedural mechanisms under Order XIII Rule 10 CPC should be employed to facilitate justice, and bringing on record such documents must be encouraged unless expressly barred.

Court Disposition

Appeal Allowed

Orders

  • The impugned judgment is set aside.
  • Trial court directed to accept the application for calling for the forensic report regarding thumb impression.