The inherent power preserved by Section 151 of Pakistan's Code of Civil Procedure is mainly used to:
Correct answer: B. Prevent abuse of process and secure the ends of justice
- A. Create a new criminal offence by judicial order
- B. Prevent abuse of process and secure the ends of justice
- C. Replace every statutory limitation period
- D. Allow a court to ignore a binding decree freely
Explanation
Section 151 preserves the court's inherent power to make orders necessary for the ends of justice or to prevent abuse of its process. It supplements procedure but cannot be used to defeat an express statutory provision.
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