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Order XI CPC: Discovery And Inspection

All rules of Order XI (Order 11) of the First Schedule to the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Each rule has its own page with the official text, amendment notes and a plain-English explanation.

Also see: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Specific Relief Act, 1963 · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · IPC to BNS Section Converter

Order XI: Discovery And Inspection

  1. 1 Discovery by interrogatories
  2. 2 Particular interrogatories to be submitted
  3. 3 Costs of interrogatories
  4. 4 Form of interrogatories
  5. 5 Corporations
  6. 6 Objections to interrogatories by answer
  7. 7 Setting aside and striking out interrogatories
  8. 8 Affidavit in answer, filing
  9. 9 Form of affidavit in answer
  10. 10 No exception to be taken
  11. 11 Order to answer or answer further
  12. 12 Application for discovery of documents
  13. 13 Affidavit of documents
  14. 14 Production of documents
  15. 15 Inspection of documents referred to in pleadings or affidavits
  16. 16 Notice to produce
  17. 17 Time for inspection when notice given
  18. 18 Order for inspection
  19. 19 Verified copies
  20. 20 Premature discovery
  21. 21 Non-compliance with order for discovery
  22. 22 Using answer to interrogatories at trial
  23. 23 Order to apply to minors