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    Question

    Under Section 51 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, a

    court may order execution of a decree by which modes?
    A Only by arrest and detention of the judgment debtor in all cases Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only by attachment and sale of movable property Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only by filing a fresh suit to enforce the original decree Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Delivery of property; attachment and sale; arrest and detention; appointment of receiver; any other manner Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 51 of the CPC enumerates five modes of executing a decree: (i) delivery of property; (ii) attachment and sale; (iii) arrest and detention; (iv) appointing a receiver; and (v) in such other manner as the nature of relief requires. Arrest and detention is not automatic the court must record reasons and be satisfied that the judgment debtor has means to pay but refuses.

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