Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Survey Commissioner Cannot Be Appointed To Collect Evidence: Jharkhand High Court
The Jharkhand High Court ruled that a Survey Commissioner cannot be appointed to collect evidence under Order XXVI, Rule 9 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC). The Court clarified that only certain officers have the authority to gather evidence under CPC provisions. This decision restricts the misuse of power in civil litigation matters and ensures that only properly designated authorities are tasked with evidence collection.