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Discovery by Interrogatories (Order XI Rule 1 CPC)
Civil Procedure & Litigation Mechanics
Definition
A pre-trial procedure permitting one party, with the leave of the court, to deliver a series of written questions to the opposing side, which must be answered by an affidavit, to narrow the factual dispute and obtain admissions.
Example
In a trademark infringement suit before the High Court of Delhi, the plaintiff delivers interrogatories under Order XI Rule 1 requiring the defendant to disclose the exact date on which they commenced manufacturing the disputed brand packaging.