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Under the ordinary provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 on costs, in which listed circumstances may the court award costs, subject to applicable statutory conditions? I. At final disposal…

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Under the ordinary provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 on costs, in which listed circumstances may the court award costs, subject to applicable statutory conditions?
I. At final disposal of a suit.
II. When a party obtains an adjournment to produce evidence.
III. When a party fails to take a required procedural step on the fixed date.

  1. I only

  2. I and II only

  3. II and III only

  4. I, II and III

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D - I, II and III

Section 35 governs discretion over suit costs. Section 35B permits reasoned costs to reimburse attendance expenses caused by a required-step default or adjournment; costs are not automatic in every case.

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