Question

Imposition of compensatory costs in respect of false or vexatious claims or defenses is dealt under:

• A. Section 33 of CPC
• B. Section 35A of CPC
• C. Section 30 of CPC
• D. Section 35 of CPC

Hint:

Section 35A of CPC helps discourage false claims by imposing compensatory costs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Compensatory Costs.
Section 35A of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) empowers the court to impose compensatory costs in cases where claims or defenses are found to be false or vexatious. The objective is to prevent the abuse of the judicial process.
Step 2: Explanation of the options.
- (a) Section 33 of CPC: Deals with the power of the court to make orders after the conclusion of proceedings.
- (b) Section 35A of CPC: This is the correct provision, which authorizes the court to impose compensatory costs for false or vexatious claims or defenses.
- (c) Section 30 of CPC: Deals with the appealability of the judgment but not compensatory costs.
- (d) Section 35 of CPC: Deals with the costs of the proceedings but not specifically false or vexatious claims.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the correct answer is (b) Section 35A of CPC.