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    Question

    Any suit filed under the provisions of The Specific

    Relief Act, 1963 shall be disposed of by the court within a period of_________ from the date of service of summons to the defendant.
    A 6 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 9 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 months Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 24 months 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 (5 of 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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