Question
Legal Studies Question on Code of Civil Procedure
Which of the following cannot be considered as the suit of civil nature for Section 9 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908?
A
Suit for recovery of voluntary payments or offerings.
B
Suit for rights of franchise.
C
Suit for specific reliefs.
D
Suit relating to rights of worship.
Answer
Suit for recovery of voluntary payments or offerings.
Explanation
Solution
Section 9 of the CPC allows civil courts to entertain suits of civil nature. However, suits for the recovery of voluntary payments or offerings do not qualify as civil nature suits, as they do not pertain to enforceable private rights.