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    Question

    According to the provisions of the CPC place of trial to

    be deemed to be open Court. Which of the following options accurately describes the concept mentioned in the legal provision?
    A It applies only to criminal trials. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It applies only to appellate courts. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It allows the court to be closed to the public. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D It mandates public access only during the final judgment. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E It mandates that the place of trial is open to the public during the entire legal process. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 153B.   Place of trial to be deemed to be open Court: The place in which any Civil Court is held for the purpose of trying any suit shall be deemed to be an open Court, to which the public generally may have access so far as the same can conveniently contain them: Provided that the presiding Judge may, if he thinks fit, order at any stage of any inquiry into or trial of any particular case, that the public generally, or any particular person, shall not have access to, or be or remain in, the room or building used by the Court.

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