# The Patents Act, 1970, Section 77: Controller to have certain powers of a civil court

- Act: The Patents Act, 1970 (Act 39 of 1970)
- In force from: 1978-04-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/patents-act/section/77/

## Text

(1)Subject to any rules made in this behalf, the Controller in any proceedings before him under this Act 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 any document; (c) receiving evidence on affidavits; (d) issuing commissions for the examination of witnesses or documents; (e) awarding costs; (f) reviewing his own decision on application made within the prescribed time and in the prescribed manner; (g) setting aside an order passed ex parte on application made within the prescribed time and in the prescribed manner; (h) any other matter which may be prescribed. (2) Any order for costs awarded by the Controller in exercise of the powers conferred upon him under sub-section (1) shall be executable as a decree of a civil court.

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