#Evidence Admission

The Karnataka High Court has held that denying a party the chance to complete evidence during trial violates the core of natural justice - not just the formal right to be heard. This breach mandates remand with a strict 180-day deadline for fresh proceedings, reinforcing that procedural fairness in civil trials is non-negotiable and affects all litigants in property and asset disputes.

Madras High Court rules that an unregistered sale agreement, though inadmissible for enforcement, can be admitted as evidence to defend against fraud or coercion claims in specific performance disputes. The ruling prioritizes substantive justice over procedural technicalities, impacting property litigants relying on unregistered documents to counter allegations.

Rajasthan HC rules that a final opportunity to lead evidence must consider unavoidable witness non-appearance due to conflicting court summons. Strict procedural adherence cannot override substantive justice, especially when material witnesses are prevented from attending by external legal obligations.