The power enjoyed by a Court under Section 540 is _________ in nature?
Correct answer: B. Both A and B
- A. Discretionary Power of Court
- B. Both A and B
- C. Mandatory Power of Court
- D. None of above
Explanation
Section 540 gives the Court discretion to summon or examine a witness, but makes examination compulsory when the evidence appears essential to a just decision. Its power is therefore both discretionary and mandatory in different situations.
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