Defendant Cannot Compel Plaintiff to summon and examine his Chartered Accountant, says Delhi HC in Civil Matter

The Delhi High Court ruled that a defendant cannot compel a plaintiff to summon and examine his chartered accountant in a civil matter. The case involved a dispute where the defendant sought to compel the plaintiff to produce his chartered accountant for examination. The court held that such compulsion is not permissible and that the plaintiff has the right to choose his witnesses. This ruling protects the rights of plaintiffs in civil litigation and ensures that they are not subjected to undue pressure by defendants.