Fallure of the judgment debtor to file affidavit of assets under Order XXI Rule 41(2) of the Code of Civil Procedure can result in

Option A: civil imprisonment up to three months for the judgment debtor.

Option B: civil imprisonment up to six months from the judgment debtor.

Option C: civil imprisonment up to nine months from the judgment debtor

Option D: imposition of fine on the judgment debtor of the decretal amount

Correct Answer

Option: a

Explanation

In case of disobedience of any order made under sub-rule (2), the Court making the order, or any Court to which the proceeding is transferred, may direct that the person disobeying the order be detained in the civil prison for a term not exceeding three months unless before the expiry of such term the Court directs his release .

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