Question

    A suit to which right to property or office is

    contested _________________
    A is a suit of civil nature even if it is dependent upon a religious right or a ceremony. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B is a suit of civil nature only when it is not dependent upon a religious right or a ceremony. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Is a suit of civil nature only when it is dependant upon a religious right or a ceremony. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Is a suit of civil nature irrespective of whether it is dependant upon a religious right or a ceremony in another suit. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Is not a suit of civil nature if dependent upon a religious right or a ceremony in another suit. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    As per CPC S. 9. Courts to try all civil suits unless barred .—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. [Explanation I] .—A suit in which the right to property or to an office is contested is a suit of a civil nature, notwithstanding that such right may depend entirely on the decision of questions as to religious rites or ceremonies.

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