Which of the following sections of the Civil Procedure Code define the ‘Mesne Profit’?

Option A: Section 2(4)

Option B: Section 2(14)

Option C: Section 2(6)

Option D: Section 2(12)

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

Section 2(12) of the Civil Proce- dure Code defines ‘Mesne Profits’ It states that “mesne profits” of property means those profits which the person in wrongful possession of such property actually received or might with ordinary diligence have received therefrom, together with interest on such profits, but shall not include profits due to improvements made by the person in wrongful possession.

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