Where the decree is for the payment of sum of money exceeding five thousand rupees the period of civil prison?
Verified Answer
A. Shall not exceed three months
B. Shall not exceed six months
C. Shall not exceed nine months
D. Shall not exceed one year
Explanation:
Section 58(1)(b) of the CPC states that a person shall not be committed to the civil prison in execution of a decree for the payment of money for a period exceeding three months, where the amount of the decree exceeds five thousand rupees.