Rules as to witnesses to apply to parties summoned . — THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

21. Rules as to witnesses to apply to parties summoned . RULES Definitions. Power to require attendance of prisoners to give evidence. Expenses to be paid into Court. Power of State Government to exclude certain persons from the operation of rule 2. Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain cases. Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody. Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison. __ _______ ORDER XVII Adjournment Court may grant time and adjourn hearing. Costs of adjournment. Procedure if parties fail to appear on day fixed. Court may proceed notwithstanding either party fails to produce evidence, etc. __ _______ ORDER XVIII Hearing of the Suit and Examination of Witnesses Right to begin. Statement and production of evidence. Evidence where several issues.

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