Supreme Court of India · 2015-11-06
Rakesh Mohindra vs Anita Beri & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2016 SC (CIV) 287
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rakesh Mohindra
- Respondent
- Anita Beri & Ors
- Bench
- C. Nagappan, M.Y. Eqbal
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in setting aside the trial court's order allowing the defendant-appellant to lead secondary evidence regarding the contents of documents under the Specific Relief Act, 1963, specifically Sections 34 and 38. The Court emphasized that the admissibility of secondary evidence is crucial for establishing claims of title and possession in property disputes. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the trial court's decision to permit the introduction of secondary evidence.