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Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, for the first time provision for compensatory costs in respect of false or vexatious claims or defences, has

Question

Under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, for the first time provision for compensatory costs in respect of false or vexatious claims or defences, has been made under -

Section 35 of the Code

Section 35(B) of the Code

Section 35(A) of the Code

Section 34 of the Code

Solution

Correct option is C

Section 35(A) of the CPC introduces the provision for compensatory costs in respect of false or vexatious claims or defenses. This Section was introduced to deter parties from abusing the legal process by making baseless or frivolous claims.
Information Booster
Section 35(A) empowers Courts to award compensatory costs to a party who has been forced to litigate against false or vexatious claims. This is aimed at preventing misuse of judicial resources and ensuring fairness.
Additional Knowledge
· Section 35: Deals with general costs, but Section 35(A) specifically addresses compensatory costs for false or frivolous claims.