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    Question

    As laid down under section 79 of the CPC in suits by or against the Government, who is to be named as the plaintiff or defendant?

    A The Judiciary Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Prime Minister Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The President of the country Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The specific government department involved Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E In the case of the Central Government, the Union of India Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 79 Suits by or against Government—In a suit by or against the Government, the  authority to be named as plaintiff or defendant, as the case may be, shall be— (a) in the case of a suit by or against the Central Government, the Union of India, and (b) in the case of a suit by or against a State Government, the State.

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