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Inherent powers conferred under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, may be exercised by the -
Question

Inherent powers conferred under Section 151 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, may be exercised by the -

A.

Supreme Court only

B.

High Court only

C.

District Court only

D.

Supreme Court, High Court, District Court as well as by any Civil Court

Correct option is D


Inherent powers under Section 151 of the CPC can be exercised by all Civil Courts, including the Supreme Court, High Courts, and District Courts. These powers are invoked to do justice and prevent abuse of the process of the Court.
Information Booster
Section 151 grants all civil Courts the authority to use inherent powers to make orders necessary for the ends of justice. This Section is vital as it allows the Courts to act flexibly when specific rules are not present but justice demands intervention.
Additional Knowledge
· Supreme Court, High Court, and District Court: All these Courts can exercise inherent powers to prevent injustice or abuse of process, especially in matters where the law is silent.

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