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What is the stated object of a court’s oral examination of a party under Order X rule 2(1)(a) of the…

The court uses the examination under Order X rule 2(1)(a) to clarify the matters in controversy. This is distinct from framing issues and taking trial evidence.

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What is the stated object of a court’s oral examination of a party under Order X rule 2(1)(a) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?

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The court uses the examination under Order X rule 2(1)(a) to clarify the matters in controversy. This is distinct from framing issues and taking trial evidence.

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Option A

Framing issues is separately addressed in Order XIV. Rule 2(1)(a) states a purpose of elucidation.

Option B

Order X rule 2(1)(a) is a clarification procedure rather than a rule for final disposition.

Option C

The rule expressly specifies elucidating the matters in controversy.

Option D

Order X questioning clarifies the controversy. Trial evidence is dealt with separately in Order XVIII.

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