Multiple choice

Where a suit abates or is dismissed under Order 22 of the CPC, on the same cause of action,

  1. a new suit may institute with the consent of parties

  2. a fresh suit may file, with prior permission of the court

  3. no fresh suit shall be brought

  4. a new suit may file if sufficient cause is shown

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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: No fresh suit shall be brought on the same cause of action. Option (2) is incorrect: No fresh suit shall be brought on the same cause of action. Option (3) is correct: When a suit under Order 22 of the CPC abates or dismissed, no fresh suit shall be brought on the same cause of action. Option (4) is incorrect: No fresh suit shall be brought on the same cause of action whether sufficient cause is shown or not.

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