Question

Section 10 of CPC does not apply:

• A. when the previous suit is pending in the same court
• B. when the previous suit is pending in a foreign court
• C. when the previous suit is pending in any other court of India
• D. when the previous suit is pending in a court outside India established by the Central Government

Hint:

Section 10 CPC = applies to pending suits in Indian courts, not foreign courts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding Section 10 CPC.
Section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 deals with "stay of suits" when a matter is already pending before another court in India.
Step 2: Limitation.
It does not apply when the earlier case is pending in a foreign court.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, option (b) is correct.