Multiple choice

Any amount that the court will order to pay as compensatory cost in respect of false or vexatious claims or defences, shall not exceed the amount of

  1. two thousand rupees or the amount within its pecuniary jurisdiction, whichever is less

  2. three thousand rupees or the amount within its pecuniary jurisdiction, whichever is less

  3. four thousand rupees or the amount within its pecuniary jurisdiction, whichever is less

  4. five thousand rupees or the amount within its pecuniary jurisdiction, whichever is less

  5. ten thousand rupees or the amount within its pecuniary jurisdiction whichever is less
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The maximum amount that can be awarded by the court is Rs. 3000.

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