For purposes of section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963, which kinds of jurisdictional defect can make…
Section 14 can apply when a territorial, pecuniary or subject-matter defect makes the earlier court unable to entertain the proceeding. Other statutory conditions, including…
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For purposes of section 14 of the Limitation Act, 1963, which kinds of jurisdictional defect can make the earlier court unable to entertain a civil proceeding?
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Section 14 can apply when a territorial, pecuniary or subject-matter defect makes the earlier court unable to entertain the proceeding. Other statutory conditions, including due diligence and good faith, must also be met.
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Option A
A subject-matter defect can also make the earlier court unable to entertain the proceeding.
Option B
A territorial defect can also make the earlier court unable to entertain the proceeding.
Option C
A pecuniary defect can also make the earlier court unable to entertain the proceeding.
Option D
Each of these defects can deprive the earlier court of jurisdiction to entertain the proceeding.
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