Appointment Of Second Commissioner Without Assigning Reasons Violates Order 26 Rule 10(3) CPC: Jharkhand High Court

The Jharkhand High Court ruled that the appointment of a second pleader commissioner without assigning reasons violated the provisions of Order 26, Rule 10(3) of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The case concerned the appointment of a second pleader commissioner in a civil suit without providing sufficient justification for the need of a second appointment. The Court observed that such an action could not be upheld without a valid explanation. It held that failing to give reasons for such appointments undermines the principles of transparency and accountability in legal procedures. The judgment emphasized that judicial appointments should always adhere to procedural fairness and the principles of justice.