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A limitation on the jurisdiction of a Civil Court under the CPC may be of four kinds. Which combination correctly identifies those four?
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D.
1. The ICSI text identifies **four kinds of jurisdiction** under the CPC:
2. (i) **Jurisdiction over the subject matter** (some courts limited by statute);
3. (ii) **Place of suing or territorial jurisdiction** (each court fixed by Government);
4. (iii) **Jurisdiction over persons** (all persons subject to jurisdiction of Civil Courts of the country except a foreign State, its ruler or representative);
5. (iv) **Pecuniary jurisdiction depending on pecuniary value of the suit** (Section 6 — no limit for High Courts and District Courts).
6. The ICSI in-line question box confirms: 'Which is NOT a criteria for determining jurisdiction? Answer: (D) Jurisdiction of Police station.'
_Source: ICSI CS Executive — Lesson 8, 'Jurisdiction of Courts and Venue of Suits' + question box, pp. 177-178._
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