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According to Section 58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, every person detained in civil prison in execution of a decree shall be so detained, whe
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According to Section 58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, every person detained in civil prison in execution of a decree shall be so detained, where the decree is for payment of a sum of money exceeding five thousand rupees, for a period not exceeding ______.

A.

Ten weeks

B.

Three months

C.

One month

D.

Six weeks

Correct option is B

Under Section 58 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, if a person is detained in civil prison for non-payment of a sum exceeding five thousand rupees, the maximum period of detention shall not exceed three months, unless otherwise specified by the court or if the decree involves smaller amounts or special circumstances. This is meant to ensure proportionality and fairness in the execution of decrees.​

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