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Civil law governs disputes involving private rights, including contracts, property, family relations, torts and compensation. The subject explains breach of duty, civil liability, damages, specific relief, injunctions and other remedies, while distinguishing private claims between individuals from criminal proceedings brought to punish offences against the state.
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- A. Provide 3rd opportunity for conciliation
- B. Announce its judgment and give a decree
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the above
Explanation: After evidence is recorded, the Family Court makes a second attempt at reconciliation.
Correct answer: Announce its judgment and give a decree- A. Recording of evidence
- B. Evidence through affidavit
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Section 11 concerns the recording of evidence and also permits evidence to be presented through affidavit in the manner allowed by the…
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. Ascertain value of the suit
- B. Provide an opportunity to the spouses for reconciliation
- C. To find out points to struck out the suit
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The central purpose of the pre-trial proceeding is to explore settlement and reconciliation between the spouses before the case proceeds…
Correct answer: Provide an opportunity to the spouses for reconciliation- A. 9(5)(a)
- B. 9(5)b
- C. 9(5)(c)
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Under section 9(5)(a), the Family Court may proceed ex parte when the defendant was duly served but fails to appear on the fixed date.
Correct answer: 9(5)(a)- A. In his written Statement
- B. Through separate suit
- C. Both (a) and (b)
- D. None of the above
Explanation: A husband defending a suit may claim restitution of conjugal rights in his written statement, provided no earlier suit for that relief is…
Correct answer: In his written Statement- A. Plaint
- B. List of documents
- C. Copies of documents
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The summons must be accompanied by a copy of the plaint so that the defendant receives the complete case being brought against him.
Correct answer: Plaint- A. 8
- B. 8A
- C. 9
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Section 8 governs institution of the family suit and the related process of issuing summons or intimation to the defendant.
Correct answer: 8- A. Reader
- B. Its Council
- C. Court
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The permission must come from the Family Court itself, because the Court decides whether calling a witness at a later stage is expedient…
Correct answer: Court- A. Affidavit
- B. List of witnesses
- C. Permission Certificate from Union Council
- D. None of the above
Explanation: A family plaint is required to include a list of witnesses so the Court and the opposite party know the proposed evidence from the outset.
Correct answer: List of witnesses- A. Sections of Family Courts Act
- B. Schedule of family Courts Act
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The High Court may, with Government approval, alter, delete, or add entries in the Schedule to the Family Courts Act.
Correct answer: Schedule of family Courts Act- A. Each District
- B. Each Division
- C. Each Province
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Section 3 requires the Government to establish one or more Family Courts in each district, ensuring local access to family litigation.
Correct answer: Each District- A. Male
- B. Female
- C. Both A and B
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The Family Courts Act does not restrict the office of Family Judge by sex, so either a male or a female may hold the position.
Correct answer: Both A and B- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 3A
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Section 3 is the operative provision requiring the establishment of Family Courts in each district.
Correct answer: 3- A. 1st class
- B. 2nd class
- C. 3rd class
- D. None of the above
Explanation: A Family Court Judge is given the powers of a Judicial Magistrate of the first class for purposes specified by the Act.
Correct answer: 1st class- A. Family Courts Act, 1964
- B. Code of Civil Procedure
- C. Muslim Personal law
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The statutory expression means a court constituted under the Family Courts Act, 1964.
Correct answer: Family Courts Act, 1964- A. Family affairs
- B. Civil matters
- C. Private affairs
- D. None of the above
Explanation: Family Courts were created to provide a specialised forum for family affairs and disputes, including matters such as dissolution of…
Correct answer: Family affairs- A. 2nd October, 1964
- B. 2nd November, 1964
- C. 2nd December. 1964
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The Act was brought into force on 2 November 1964, whereas 2 October is associated with the assent or enactment history rather than the…
Correct answer: 2nd November, 1964- A. Prime Minister of Pakistan
- B. President of Pakistan
- C. Governor of the West Pakistan
- D. None of the above
Explanation: The Family Courts Act was a West Pakistan enactment and received assent from the Governor of West Pakistan.
Correct answer: Governor of the West Pakistan- A. Suit for price
- B. Suit for damages for non-delivery
- C. Suit for damages for non-acceptance
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 57 of the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 gives the seller a remedy for damages when the buyer wrongfully neglects or refuses to accept…
Correct answer: Suit for damages for non-delivery- A. 46
- B. 47
- C. 48
- D. None of above
Explanation: Section 47 sets out the unpaid seller's lien, allowing the seller to retain possession of goods until the price is paid in the situations…
Correct answer: 47