Order XI Rule 21 of CPC provides for penalty on account of ........

Civil Procedure Code (CPC) 1908 Production of Documents

Order XI, Rule 21 of CPC provides for penalty on account of:

failure to comply with an order to answer interrogatories

failure to comply with an order for discovery and inspection of documents

both (a) and (b)

neither (a) nor (b).

Let’s break down the statements and options:

- Order XI, Rule 21 of CPC deals with consequences when a party fails to comply with certain orders regarding discovery.

- (a) Failure to comply with an order to answer interrogatories:

- Interrogatories are formal questions one party asks the other, and the court may order answers.

- If a party fails to answer, Rule 21 allows the court to dismiss the suit or defense.

- (b) Failure to comply with an order for discovery and inspection of documents:

- Discovery means showing relevant documents to the other party.

- Ignoring an order for this can also lead to dismissal or striking out defenses.

So, Order XI, Rule 21 covers both situations.

Correct Option: 3 – both (a) and (b)

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