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Bombay High Court rules that additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC must include comprehensive financial documents-IT returns, bank statements, GST filings, and asset ownership-to ensure a just maintenance order. The ruling underscores that partial disclosure defeats the purpose of fair adjudication in matrimonial disputes.
HP High Court reinforces that appellate courts cannot permit additional evidence under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC unless the party demonstrates strict due diligence and consistency in pleadings. The ruling underscores that 'complete justice' cannot override statutory conditions, impacting litigants seeking to introduce new evidence post-delay.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that appellate courts cannot admit additional evidence under Order 41 Rule 27 CPC without explicitly recording findings on its relevancy and necessity. The judgment reinforces procedural compliance, mandating that lower courts must justify new evidence admission to prevent arbitrary remands.