CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 30 CPC

Power to order discovery and the like

Procedure & effect

Subject to such conditions and limitations as may be
prescribed, the Court may, at any time, either of its own motion or on the application of any party,—

(a) make such orders as may be necessary or reasonable in all matters relating to the delivery and
answering of interrogatories, the admission of documents and facts, and the discovery, inspection,
production, impounding and return of documents or other material objects producible as evidence;

(b) issue summonses to persons whose attendance is required either to give evidence or to
produce documents or such other objects as aforesaid;

(c) order any fact to be proved by affidavit.

FAQ — Section 30 CPC

Section 30 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “Power to order discovery and the like”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Subject to such conditions and limitations as may be prescribed, the Court may, at any time, either of its own motion or on the application of any party,— (a) make such orders as may be necessary or reasonable in all matters relating to the delivery and answering of interrogatories, the admission of documents and facts, and the discovery, inspection, production, impounding and return of documents or other material objects producible as evidence; (b) issue summonses to persons whose attendance

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.