Question

Pick the incorrect statement from the following:

• A. Order 18 Rule 17 of the Civil Procedure Code enables the court, at any stage of a suit, to recall any witness who has been examined.
• B. The power to recall any witness under Order 18 Rule 17 can be exercised only by the court on its own motion.
• C. The power to recall any witness under Order 18 Rule 17 can be exercised by the court on its own motion or on application filed by any of the parties to the suit requesting the court to exercise the said power.
• D. The power to recall any witness under Order 18 Rule 17 is discretionary.

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The power to recall any witness under Order 18 Rule 17 can be exercised only by the court on its own motion.

Answer 2

The correct option is (B): The power to recall any witness under Order 18 Rule 17 can be exercised only by the court on its own motion.