Correct option is B
Section 56 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), 1908, specifically prohibits the arrest or detention of a woman in the execution of a decree for the payment of money. This provision ensures that women are exempt from imprisonment when it comes to the recovery of financial decrees.
Explanation:
Section 56, CPC:
· The section states: "Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Code, a woman shall not be arrested or detained in the execution of a decree for the payment of money."
· This legal protection ensures that women cannot be subject to arrest or imprisonment for failing to satisfy monetary decrees, protecting their liberty in financial matters.
Other Sections for Context:
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Section 55: Deals with the arrest and detention of judgment debtors in general.
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Section 59: Deals with the subsistence allowance for persons detained in civil prison.
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Section 60: Provides exemptions related to attachment of property.
