Section 188 in Andhra Pradesh Civil Rules of Practice and Circular Orders, 1980
188. [Persons entitled to apply for copies] [P. Dis. No. 253 of 1948 ]:
(1)Any party to a suit or proceeding shall be entitled to obtain copies of judgments, decrees, or orders made or of any documents exhibited in such suit or proceeding on payment of charges in the manner prescribed under these rules.(2)Any person who is not a party to a suit or proceeding requiring, copies of judgments, decrees or orders made or of any documents exhibited in such suit or proceedings, may apply to the Court for grant of such copies by duly stamped petition supported by an affidavit stating the purpose for which the copy is required:Provided that, in cases of doubt whether, the copy applied for should be furnished, the application shall be placed before the Judge for his decision. If the application is refused by the Judge it shall be returned to the applicant with the order of Judge endorsed on it.
