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A person fails to attend after a summons issued under section 30 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.…

Section 32 allows the court to issue an arrest warrant, attach and sell property, impose a fine of up to five thousand rupees, or require security for appearance and commit…

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A person fails to attend after a summons issued under section 30 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. The court considers issuing an arrest warrant, attaching and selling property, imposing a fine within the statutory limit, or requiring security for appearance with civil imprisonment in default. Which of these measures does the court have power to use to compel attendance?

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Section 32 allows the court to issue an arrest warrant, attach and sell property, impose a fine of up to five thousand rupees, or require security for appearance and commit the person to civil prison if security is not furnished.

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Option A

Section 32 permits each of the four measures as a means of compelling attendance.

Option B

Section 32 also permits an arrest warrant and the security measure.

Option C

Section 32 also permits attachment and sale of property and a fine.

Option D

Section 32 also permits an arrest warrant and attachment and sale of property.

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