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The West Pakistan Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 provided that in Punjab an appeal against decree and order of Civil Judge where the value of the suit exceeds twenty five hundred thousand shall lie to_____________?

Correct answer: C. High Court

  • A. Additional district Judge
  • B. District Judge
  • C. High Court
  • D. None of above

Explanation

For Punjab, the appellate threshold under the relevant civil-courts framework places suits exceeding 2.5 million rupees before the High Court. The Additional District Judge or District Judge handles matters within the lower valuation limits.

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