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Which Order of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 provides for the court’s oral examination of parties to elucidate matters in controversy, distinct from taking their witness evidence?

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Which Order of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 provides for the court’s oral examination of parties to elucidate matters in controversy, distinct from taking their witness evidence?

  1. Order X

  2. Order XII

  3. Order XVIII

  4. Order XV

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Order X

Order X rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 lets the court, at the first hearing or later, orally examine a party or a person accompanying a party to elucidate the matters in controversy. Examining a party as a witness during the evidence stage falls under Order XVIII, Order XII deals with admissions, and Order XV with disposal of the suit at the first hearing.

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