First Schedule · Order 26 · Rule 5

CPC Order 26, Rule 5: Commission or request to examine witness not within India

5. Commission or request to examine witness not within India.—Where any Court to which application is made for the issue of a commission for the examination of a person residing at any place not within [India] is satisfied that the evidence of such person is necessary, the Court may issue such commission or a letter of request.

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