General Power of Attorney and Its Power to Give Evidence
Case: Manisha Mahendra Gala vs. Shalini Bhagwan Avatramani
Court: Supreme Court of India
Citation: Civil Appeal No. 9642/2010
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of a General Power of Attorney (GPA) holder’s authority to give evidence. The Court held that a GPA holder can depose only regarding facts within their personal knowledge.
The judgment emphasized that a Power of Attorney holder cannot testify about incidents that occurred before their involvement or on matters beyond their direct experience. This ensures the integrity and credibility of testimony in legal proceedings.
- Legal Insight: Evidence must be based on personal knowledge, not hearsay or assumptions.
- Impact: Reinforces the limitations of GPA holders in courtrooms.
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