Designs Act, 1911
70A. Evidence before the Controller
Subject to any rules made under section 77 in
any proceeding under this Act before the Controller the evidence shall be given
by affidavit in the absence of directions by the Controller to the contrary;
but in any case in which the Controller thinks it right so to do he may take
evidence viva voce in lieu of or in addition to evidence by affidavit or may
allow any party to be cross-examined on the contents of his affidavit.