Multiple choice

Courts have jurisdiction to try all suits of a civil nature except suits, the cognizance of which is either expressly or impliedly barred, by virtue of:

  1. Section 7 of the CPC

  2. Section 8 of the CPC

  3. Section 9 of the CPC

  4. Section 6 of the CPC
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Explanation

Section 9 of CPC confers original civil jurisdiction on courts to try all suits of a civil nature except those expressly or impliedly barred. This is the foundation of civil courts' jurisdiction - they can entertain all civil suits unless prohibited by statute or competent authority.

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