Question

Under Section 16 CPC a suit relating to immovable property can be filed in a Court whose local jurisdiction is

• A. Where the property is situated
• B. Where the defendant voluntarily resides or carries on business
• C. Both (a) and (b)
• D. None of the above

Hint:

Under Section 16 CPC, a suit related to immovable property can be filed where the property is located or where the defendant resides or carries on business.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Section 16 of CPC.
Section 16 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) states that a suit relating to immovable property can be filed in a court whose local jurisdiction covers the location of the property or where the defendant voluntarily resides or carries on business.

Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) This option is correct as per the CPC. - (b) This option is also correct under the CPC. - (d) "None of the above" is incorrect because both (a) and (b) are valid jurisdictions under Section 16.

Step 3: Conclusion.
Both the place where the property is situated and where the defendant resides or carries on business are valid jurisdictions under Section 16 of the CPC.