In which of the following provision ‘mesne profit’ has been defined in the C.P.C.?

Option A: Section 2(4)

Option B: Section 2(8)

Option C: Section 2(12

Option D: Section 2(14)

Correct Answer

Option: c

Explanation

Section 2 (12) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 provides that: [Mesne Profits of property means those profits which the person in wrongful possession of such property actually received or might with the ordinary diligence have received therefrom, together with interest on such profits but shall not include profits due to improvement made by the person in wrongful possession.

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