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Where neither plaintiff nor defendant appear on fixed day of hearing the fate of the suit shall be ____________________?

Correct answer: B. Dismissed as provided in O. IX, R. 3, of C.P.C.

  • A. Adjournment as provided in Or. IX, Rule 3, of C.P.C.
  • B. Dismissed as provided in O. IX, R. 3, of C.P.C.
  • C. The Court may pass Order of Cost as provided in Or. IX, Rule 3,
  • D. None of the these

Explanation

When neither party appears on the hearing date, Order IX, Rule 3 directs dismissal of the suit, subject to the plaintiff’s remedies for restoration where applicable. It is not merely an automatic adjournment.

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