Evidence Act, 1841, 7 of 1841 (Rep., Act 16 of 1874)

Section III. And it is hereby enacted, that when any Order shall be made for the examination of witness within th

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

III. And it is hereby enacted, that when any Order shall be made for the examination of witness within the jurisdiction of the Court wherein any such proceeding as aforesaid shall be depending by the authority of this Act it shall be lawful for the Court or any Judge thereof in and by the first Order to be made in the matter, or any subsequent Order to command the attendance of any person to be named in such Order, and to direct the attendance of any such person to be at his own place or residence or elsewhere, if necessary or convenient so to do, and to produce all necessary documents and papers. And the willful disobedience to any such Order shall be deemed a contempt of Court and punishable as in other case of refusing or neglecting to give testimony. Provided always, that every person whose attendance shall be required under this Act shall be entitled to the like payment for expenses and loss of time as upon attendance in Court in cases where such expenses are now allowed.

Source: India Code