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For the purposes of section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, when does a suit become pending?

For a suit, the Explanation to section 52 uses the date on which the plaint is presented to a competent court. For a proceeding other than a suit, it uses the date of…

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For the purposes of section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, when does a suit become pending?

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For a suit, the Explanation to section 52 uses the date on which the plaint is presented to a competent court. For a proceeding other than a suit, it uses the date of institution in a competent court.

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Option A

The Explanation expressly uses presentation of the plaint to a competent court.

Option B

Issuance of summons is not the statutory trigger.

Option C

The statutory starting point is presentation of the plaint.

Option D

Taking evidence does not determine when pendency starts.

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