Under section 13 of CPC a foreign judgment can be challenged on the grounds of ........

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) 1908 Foreign Judgement

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Under section 13 of CPC, a foreign judgment can be challenged on the grounds of:

competency of the court pronouncing the judgment

being obtained by fraud

sustaining a claim founded on a breach of law in force in India

all the above.

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Explanation:

- Competency of the Court Pronouncing the Judgment: A foreign judgment can be challenged if the court issuing it lacks the necessary jurisdiction or is not competent according to the rules of private international law.

- Obtained by Fraud: If the foreign judgment was obtained through fraudulent means, it is not considered binding and can be challenged.

- Sustaining a Claim Founded on a Breach of Law in Force in India: If the foreign judgment upholds a claim that is against Indian laws, it can be challenged.

- All the Above: All the mentioned grounds can be used to challenge a foreign judgment under Section 13 of the CPC.

The correct answer is:

Option 4: All the above