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    Question

    A suit filed under the provisions of Specific Relief Act

    shall be disposed of by the court
    A within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B within a period of six months from the date of service of summons to the defendant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C within a period of twelve months from the date of complaint by plaintiff Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D within a period of six months from the date of initiation of suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E within a period of twelve months from the date of initiation of suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 20C of Specific Relief Act - Expeditious disposal of suits—Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 , a suit filed under the provisions of this Act shall be disposed of by the court within a period of twelve months from the date of service of summons to the defendant: Provided that the said period may be extended for a further period not exceeding six months in aggregate after recording reasons in writing for such extension by the court.

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