Section 5 of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 – Powers of Committee

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Section 5: Powers of Committee

For the purpose of making any investigation under this Act the Committee shall have the powers of a civil court, while trying a suit, under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), in respect of the following matters, namely:–

  • (a) summoning and enforcing the attendance of any person and examining him on oath;
  • (b) requiring the discovery and production of documents;
  • (c) receiving evidence on oath;
  • (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents;
  • (e) such other matters as may be prescribed.

Source: official text of The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.

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