I am advocate for defendant.
1. The documents which are useful evidences to prove that defendant is not guilty are in the possession of plaintiff (eg. Financial Statements, books of accounts of plaintiff etc.).
2. Witnesses are either associated or working with plaintiff. If witnesses speak truth, defendant will be able to prove his innocent.
3. Witnesses who are employees of plaintiff are based outside India.
Questions.
1. Can we request court to order Plaintiff to produce documents requested by defendant for verification and examination? If yes, how and at what stage of the suite?
2. Can I send legal notice to witnesses who are either associated or employees of plaintiff to appear in the court room for evidence? OR is it better to request Court to order the same?
3. Can I send legal notice to witnesses based outside India? Who will bear their travel expenses in case they decide to show up in the court room for evidence ?
Please please advise me.
thanks!