Question

    Proceedings in the absence of the other party is known as_________________

    A Ex gratia Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Ex officio Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Ex parte Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ex post facto Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    An ex parte decision is one decided by a judge without requiring all of the parties to the dispute to be present. The court has jurisdiction to pass an ex-parte decree under Order 9 Rule 6 of the Code of Civil Procedure wherein if the defendant does not appear before the court despite having summons served on him, the court can pass an ex parte decree.

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