The Burden of Establishing Reasonable Cause: Order XI Rule 5 CPC and the Evolution of Document Disclosure Norms
Introduction The Delhi High Court’s landmark judgment on 12.02.2025 in M/s. Levitate Mobile Technologies Pvt. Ltd. v. M/s. Standard Chartered Bank (CS (COMM)169/2018) represents a watershed moment in the evolution of commercial litigation in India, particularly concerning disclosure of documents under Order XI Rule 5 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). Delivered by Justice […]