An ex-parte decree can be set aside:

Option A: Under Order IX Rule 7 of CPC

Option B: Under Order IX Rule 1 of CPC

Option C: Under Order IX Rule 12 of CPC

Option D: Under Order IX Rule 13 of CPC

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

When an ex parte decree is passed, the defendant (apart from filing a review petition and a suit for setting aside the ex parte decree on the ground of fraud) has two clear options, one, to file an appeal and another to file an application for setting aside the order in terms of Order IX Rule 13 of the Code

Sample Mock Tests for Practice

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THE COMMERCIAL COURTS ACT, 2015 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 12)

THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1949 (PAPER – 10 Q. NO. 316 TO 350)

THE HINDU ADOPTION AND MAINTENANCE ACT, 1956 (PAPER 02 Q. NO. 31 TO 39)

THE CHHATTISGARH EXCISE ACT, 1915 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 8)

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THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 06 Q. NO. 201 TO 240)

THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT, 1882 (PAPER 09 Q.NO. 321 TO 345)

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THE ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION ACT, 1996 (PAPER 03 Q. NO. 61 TO 90)

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THE SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT, 1963 (PAPER – 03 Q. NO. 71 TO 105)

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THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 04 Q. NO. 121 TO 160)

THE CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE, 1973 (PAPER – 10 Q. NO. 361 TO 400)

THE SPECIFIC RELIEF ACT, 1963 (PAPER – 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 35)

THE INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872 (PAPER – 12 Q. NO. 441 TO 480)

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THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, 1949 (PAPER – 15 Q. NO. 491 TO 525)

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THE HINDU MARRIAGE ACT, 1955 (PAPER -5 Q. NO. 101 TO 134)

THE SPECIAL MARRIAGE ACT, 1954 (PAPER 01 Q. NO. 1 TO 10)

THE LIMITATION ACT, 1963 (PAPER 07 Q. NO. 241 TO 269)

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THE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY ACT, 1882 (PAPER 07 Q.NO. 241 TO 280)

THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 (PAPER – 19 Q. NO. 721 TO 760)

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