Q1: 1. In which chapter of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 is Section 118 related to?

• A) A) Chapter 7
• B) B) Chapter 8
• C) C) Chapter 9
• D) D) Chapter 10

Q2: 2. What does Section 118 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 deal with?

• A) A) Execution of decree after ascertainment of costs
• B) B) Execution of decree before ascertainment of costs
• C) C) Filing of appeal in the High Courts
• D) D) Interim relief in civil cases

Q3: 3. When can a decree be executed before the ascertainment of costs under Section 118?

• A) A) When the judgment debtor agrees to pay costs later
• B) B) When the costs are not substantial
• C) C) When the decree-holder provides security for costs
• D) D) When the court allows it for special reasons

Q4: 4. What is the purpose of allowing execution of decree before ascertainment of costs?

• A) A) To expedite the enforcement of the decree
• B) B) To delay the payment of costs
• C) C) To confuse the judgment debtor
• D) D) To increase legal expenses

Q5: 5. In a real-life scenario, under what circumstances might a court allow execution of decree before ascertainment of costs?

• A) A) When the judgment debtor is a government entity
• B) B) When the judgment debtor is financially unstable
• C) C) When the judgment debtor is absconding
• D) D) When the decree-holder needs urgent funds for medical treatment

Q6: 6. What precautions should a decree-holder take when seeking execution of decree before ascertainment of costs?

• A) A) Provide false information to the court
• B) B) Obtain a stay order against cost determination
• C) C) Seek permission from the court and provide security if required
• D) D) Delay the process to increase costs

Q7: 7. Can a judgment debtor challenge the execution of a decree before the ascertainment of costs?

• A) A) Yes, only if costs are substantial
• B) B) No, the decision is final
• C) C) Yes, if the decree-holder fails to provide security
• D) D) No, unless there are procedural irregularities

Q8: 8. What happens if costs are later ascertained to be higher than anticipated in a case where execution was allowed before?

• A) A) The court orders the decree-holder to bear the additional costs
• B) B) The judgment debtor is liable to pay the increased costs
• C) C) The decree is set aside
• D) D) The court waives the additional costs

Q9: 9. How does allowing execution of decree before ascertainment of costs benefit the decree-holder?

• A) A) It reduces legal fees
• B) B) It ensures speedy recovery of dues
• C) C) It increases the chances of settlement
• D) D) It allows for renegotiation of terms

Q10: 10. In a case where execution is granted before ascertainment of costs, what responsibility does the court have?

• A) A) Determining the quantum of costs at the earliest
• B) B) Monitoring the progress of execution until costs are ascertained
• C) C) Issuing a separate decree for costs
• D) D) Not interfering in the execution process

Q11: 11. How can a judgment debtor seek relief if faced with execution before ascertainment of costs?

• A) A) File a counter-claim for costs
• B) B) Apply for a stay on execution
• C) C) Challenge the decree in a higher court
• D) D) Pay the costs upfront

Q12: 12. What factors might a court consider when deciding whether to allow execution before the ascertainment of costs?

• A) A) Financial status of the decree-holder
• B) B) Length of time since the decree was passed
• C) C) Complexity of the case
• D) D) All of the above

Q13: 13. How does the provision of Section 118 balance the interests of both parties involved in a decree?

• A) A) By favoring the decree-holder at all times
• B) B) By delaying the execution process
• C) C) By allowing for flexibility based on circumstances
• D) D) By mandating immediate payment of costs

Q14: 14. What recourse does a judgment debtor have if costs remain unpaid after execution of the decree?

• A) A) File a separate suit for recovery of costs
• B) B) Seek compensation for delay in cost determination
• C) C) Appeal to the High Court for relief
• D) D) None, as costs should be paid upfront

Q15: 15. How does the provision of execution before ascertainment of costs impact the overall efficiency of the legal system?

• A) A) It leads to unnecessary delays
• B) B) It expedites the enforcement of decrees
• C) C) It increases administrative burden
• D) D) It discourages parties from seeking legal remedies

Q16: 16. Can a judgment debtor challenge the court's decision to allow execution before the ascertainment of costs on grounds of unfairness?

• A) A) Yes, if costs are exorbitant
• B) B) No, the court's discretion is final
• C) C) Yes, but only in the Supreme Court
• D) D) No, unless there is a procedural error

Q17: 17. What options does a judgment debtor have if unable to pay the costs after execution of the decree?

• A) A) Apply for installment payments
• B) B) Surrender assets to cover costs
• C) C) File for bankruptcy
• D) D) All of the above

Q18: 18. How does the provision of execution before ascertainment of costs reflect the principle of equity in legal proceedings?

• A) A) By favoring the judgment debtor
• B) B) By ensuring fairness to both parties
• C) C) By imposing harsh penalties on defaulters
• D) D) By disregarding cost considerations

Q19: 19. What implications does the provision of execution before ascertainment of costs have on the enforcement of decrees in commercial disputes?

• A) A) It encourages out-of-court settlements
• B) B) It facilitates quick recovery of dues
• C) C) It discourages parties from resorting to legal action
• D) D) It increases the burden on the judiciary

Q20: 20. How can the provision of execution before ascertainment of costs be misused by parties in a legal dispute?

• A) A) By inflating the costs to delay execution
• B) B) By using it as a tactic to harass the opponent
• C) C) By seeking multiple executions for the same decree
• D) D) All of the above

Q21: 21. What measures can be taken to prevent abuse of the provision allowing execution before ascertainment of costs?

• A) A) Imposing strict penalties on defaulters
• B) B) Requiring detailed cost estimates upfront
• C) C) Allowing for post-execution review of costs
• D) D) Limiting the number of such executions per case

Q22: 22. How does the provision of execution before ascertainment of costs align with the broader objectives of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908?

• A) A) By prioritizing cost recovery over justice
• B) B) By streamlining the enforcement process
• C) C) By favoring the decree-holder in all instances
• D) D) By increasing the burden on the judiciary

Q23: 23. What challenges might arise for a decree-holder seeking execution before ascertainment of costs?

• A) A) Delay in court approval
• B) B) Opponent's refusal to acknowledge the decree
• C) C) Difficulty in estimating costs accurately
• D) D) Lack of legal representation

Q24: 24. How does the provision of execution before ascertainment of costs impact the parties' willingness to engage in settlement negotiations?

• A) A) It encourages settlement by providing a leverage
• B) B) It discourages settlement by escalating costs
• C) C) It has no effect on settlement dynamics
• D) D) It promotes out-of-court resolution

Q25: 25. Under what circumstances might a court revoke its decision to allow execution before the ascertainment of costs?

• A) A) If the costs are found to be excessive
• B) B) If the judgment debtor defaults on payments
• C) C) If the decree-holder fails to provide security
• D) D) If new evidence emerges affecting costs