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Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
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Sample Question 1
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Easy • Law
Under Section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) 1908, the doctrine of 'Res Sub-Judice' mandates that:
A
No Court shall proceed with the trial of any suit in which the matter in issue is also directly and substantially in issue in a previously instituted suit between the same parties
B
No decree can ever be executed outside Pakistan
C
All civil suits must be settled by arbitration within 30 days
D
A plaintiff cannot file more than one document
✓ Correct Answer: A - No Court shall proceed with the trial of any suit in which the matter in issue is also directly and substantially in issue in a previously instituted suit between the same parties
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 10 CPC bars the trial of a subsequently instituted suit where the matter in issue is directly and substantially in issue in a previously instituted suit between the same parties litigating under the same title (Res Sub-Judice / stay of suit).
Sample Question 2
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Easy • Law
Under Section 11 of the CPC, the doctrine of 'Res Judicata' bars a court from trying any suit or issue in which the matter has been:
A
Heard and finally decided by a competent court in a former suit between the same parties litigating under the same title
B
Discussed in an informal mediation
C
Published in a newspaper
D
Withdrawn with permission to file afresh
✓ Correct Answer: A - Heard and finally decided by a competent court in a former suit between the same parties litigating under the same title
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 11 CPC establishes Res Judicata: No Court shall try any suit or issue in which the matter directly and substantially in issue has been directly and substantially in issue in a former suit between the same parties and has been heard and finally decided by a competent court.
Sample Question 3
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Easy • Law
Under Order VII Rule 11 of the CPC, a Plaint MUST be rejected by the civil court in which of the following instances?
A
Where it does not disclose a cause of action, or where the suit appears from the statement in the plaint to be barred by any law
B
Whenever the defendant files a written statement
C
If the plaintiff hires a private advocate
D
If the claim exceeds Rs. 1,000,000
✓ Correct Answer: A - Where it does not disclose a cause of action, or where the suit appears from the statement in the plaint to be barred by any law
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Order VII Rule 11 CPC mandates the rejection of a plaint where: (a) it does not disclose a cause of action, (b) relief claimed is undervalued, (c) insufficiently stamped, or (d) suit is barred by any law (e.g. limitation).
Sample Question 4
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Easy • Law
Under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 of the CPC, what three classic ingredients must a plaintiff establish to obtain a Temporary Injunction?
A
Prima facie case, Irreparable loss/injury, and Balance of convenience
B
Criminal record, tax certificate, and witness affidavit
C
Bank guarantee, police clearance, and domicile certificate
D
Consent of the federal government, land registry, and municipal permit
✓ Correct Answer: A - Prima facie case, Irreparable loss/injury, and Balance of convenience
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
The grant of interim/temporary injunction under Order XXXIX Rules 1 and 2 CPC requires simultaneous satisfaction of three conditions: (1) A good prima facie case, (2) Balance of convenience in favor of applicant, and (3) Irreparable loss or injury if injunction is refused.
Sample Question 5
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Easy • Law
Section 151 of the CPC saves which inherent powers of the civil court?
A
Inherent powers to make such orders as may be necessary for the ends of justice or to prevent abuse of the process of the court
B
Powers to issue warrants of death
C
Powers to levy custom tariffs on imported goods
D
Powers to dissolve provincial assemblies
✓ Correct Answer: A - Inherent powers to make such orders as may be necessary for the ends of justice or to prevent abuse of the process of the court
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 151 CPC explicitly provides that nothing in the Code shall limit or affect the inherent power of the court to make such orders as necessary for the ends of justice or to prevent abuse of judicial process.
Sample Question 6
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Easy • Law
Under Section 9 of the CPC 1908, the Courts shall have jurisdiction to try all suits of a civil nature EXCEPT:
A
Suits of which their cognizance is either expressly or impliedly barred by any enactment
B
Suits relating to immovable property valued over Rs. 1,000,000
C
Suits between members of the same family
D
Suits where contract is executed on a holiday
✓ Correct Answer: A - Suits of which their cognizance is either expressly or impliedly barred by any enactment
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 9 CPC is the general grant of civil jurisdiction: 'The Courts shall (subject to the provisions herein contained) have jurisdiction to try all suits of a civil nature excepting suits of which their cognizance is either expressly or impliedly barred.'
Sample Question 7
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Easy • Law
Under Section 15 of the CPC, every suit shall be instituted in the Court of the:
A
Lowest grade competent to try it
B
Highest grade in the province
C
District Court directly
D
High Court original side
✓ Correct Answer: A - Lowest grade competent to try it
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 15 CPC establishes the rule of pecuniary venue: 'Every suit shall be instituted in the Court of the lowest grade competent to try it.'
Sample Question 8
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Easy • Law
Under Section 16 of the CPC, suits for the recovery of immovable property, partition, foreclosure, or determination of any right/interest in immovable property shall be instituted in the Court within the local limits of whose jurisdiction:
A
The property is situate
B
The plaintiff resides
C
The defendant's bank account is located
D
The advocate has his chamber
✓ Correct Answer: A - The property is situate
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 16 CPC embodies the territorial jurisdiction rule of lex situs: Suits relating to immovable property must be instituted in the court within whose territorial jurisdiction the property is situated.
Sample Question 9
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Medium • Law
Under Section 20 of the CPC, suits other than those concerning immovable property shall be instituted in a Court within whose local limits the defendant:
A
Actually and voluntarily resides, or carries on business, or personally works for gain, or where the cause of action wholly or in part arises
B
Holds an overseas bank account
C
Maintains an ancestral grave
D
Intends to travel in the future
✓ Correct Answer: A - Actually and voluntarily resides, or carries on business, or personally works for gain, or where the cause of action wholly or in part arises
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 20 CPC provides the general residual venue rule: Suits shall be instituted where the defendant resides, carries on business, works for gain, or where the cause of action, wholly or in part, arises.
Sample Question 10
Civil Procedure Code (CPC 1908)
Easy • Law
Under Section 26 and Order IV Rule 1 of the CPC, every suit shall be instituted by the presentation of a:
A
Plaint (in duplicate)
B
First Information Report (FIR)
C
Affidavit sworn before a police officer
D
Memorandum of appeal
✓ Correct Answer: A - Plaint (in duplicate)
📖 Step-by-Step Solution & Conceptual Rationale:
Section 26 and Order IV Rule 1 CPC mandate that every suit shall be instituted by presenting a plaint to the Court or such officer as it appoints, in duplicate, verified by affidavit.
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