M/S. Shri Mahalakshmi Metal And Scrap Processing Pvt Ltd., v. M/S. Sree Balaji Logicons Private Limited And 3 Others

Application No. 4364 of 2021 in C.S.No.730 of 2013 Application No. 4364 of 2021 in C.S.No.730 of 2013 N. SESHASAYEE,J.

The 2nd defendant has moved this application to produce certain document. 2.

Mr.G.Krishnakumar, learned counsel for the plaintiff submitted that this application must be accompanied by an application under Order VII Rule 14 CPC, a further application for re-opening the case for trial and yet another application for recalling D.W.1.

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So far as complying with the requirement of Order VII Rule 14 CPC is concerned, it is submitted by the learned counsel for the applicant that the document now sought to be produced in evidence itself has come after the completion of trial. Order VII Rule 14 CPC addresses a situation where a document is available before the completion of trial and not N. SESHASAYEE,J.

nv produced when the suit or defence is filed. So far as the objections/submissions of Mr. G.Krishnakumar, learned counsel for the https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis 1\2

Application No. 4364 of 2021 in C.S.No.730 of 2013 plaintiff are concerned, they are purely procedural. If procedure is to be treated as handmaid of justice, it is important that Court reduces unnecessary paperwork and use procedure in a manner that may drive the course of substantial justice in the cause. Hence, this application is allowed. 4.

Post the matter before the learned Additional Master I on 22.12.2021.

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