Q1: 1. What is the purpose of Section 27 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908?

• A) A) To issue summons to plaintiffs
• B) B) To issue summons to defendants
• C) C) To dismiss the case
• D) D) To appoint a mediator

Q2: 2. In which situation is a summons issued to a defendant under Section 27?

• A) A) When the plaintiff fails to appear in court
• B) B) When the defendant is evading service
• C) C) When the case is settled out of court
• D) D) When the judge is absent

Q3: 3. Who is responsible for serving the summons to the defendant as per Section 27?

• A) A) Plaintiff
• B) B) Court clerk
• C) C) Defendant's attorney
• D) D) Court bailiff

Q4: 4. What happens if a defendant refuses to accept the summons served under Section 27?

• A) A) The case is automatically dismissed
• B) B) The court issues a warrant for the defendant's arrest
• C) C) The defendant is fined
• D) D) The case is postponed indefinitely

Q5: 5. How does Section 27 ensure due process in civil cases?

• A) A) By allowing defendants to ignore summons
• B) B) By providing clear guidelines for issuing summons
• C) C) By skipping the summons process entirely
• D) D) By conducting trials without defendants

Q6: 6. What is the time limit for a defendant to respond to a summons under Section 27?

• A) A) 7 days
• B) B) 14 days
• C) C) 30 days
• D) D) 60 days

Q7: 7. In a real-life scenario, if a defendant fails to respond to the summons within the stipulated time under Section 27, what action can the court take?

• A) A) Dismiss the case
• B) B) Issue a reminder
• C) C) Extend the deadline
• D) D) Proceed with the trial ex parte

Q8: 8. What is the significance of serving a summons to a defendant in a civil case as per Section 27?

• A) A) To intimidate the defendant
• B) B) To inform the defendant about the legal proceedings
• C) C) To delay the case
• D) D) To create confusion

Q9: 9. Who can apply for the issuance of summons under Section 27 in a civil case?

• A) A) Plaintiff only
• B) B) Defendant only
• C) C) Either plaintiff or defendant
• D) D) Court clerk

Q10: 10. What is the role of the court clerk in the process of issuing summons under Section 27?

• A) A) Serving the summons to the defendant
• B) B) Notifying the plaintiff
• C) C) Recording the defendant's response
• D) D) Filing the case

Q11: 11. In the context of Section 27, what happens if the defendant cannot be found for serving the summons?

• A) A) The case is dismissed
• B) B) The plaintiff wins automatically
• C) C) Additional attempts are made to serve the summons
• D) D) The case is transferred to another court

Q12: 12. Can a defendant refuse to accept a summons served under Section 27? If so, what are the consequences?

• A) A) Yes, case is dropped
• B) B) Yes, court appoints a new defendant
• C) C) No, defendant must accept the summons
• D) D) No, court issues a warrant

Q13: 13. How does the issuance of summons under Section 27 impact the timeline of a civil case?

• A) A) Speeds up the case
• B) B) Delays the case
• C) C) Halts the case indefinitely
• D) D) Nullifies the case

Q14: 14. What recourse does a defendant have if they believe the summons issued under Section 27 is unjust?

• A) A) Appeal to a higher court
• B) B) Ignore the summons
• C) C) File a counterclaim
• D) D) None, must comply with the summons

Q15: 15. How does the service of summons under Section 27 ensure fairness in civil proceedings?

• A) A) By favoring the plaintiff
• B) B) By providing an opportunity for the defendant to respond
• C) C) By skipping the summons process
• D) D) By conducting secret trials

Q16: 16. In a real-life scenario, if a defendant receives a summons but is unable to understand its contents, what should they do?

• A) A) Ignore the summons
• B) B) Seek legal advice
• C) C) Tear up the summons
• D) D) Return the summons to the court

Q17: 17. What measures can a court take if a defendant refuses to attend court after being served a summons under Section 27?

• A) A) Issue a warning
• B) B) Dismiss the case
• C) C) Proceed with the trial in absentia
• D) D) Cancel the trial

Q18: 18. How does the court ensure that a defendant has received the summons under Section 27?

• A) A) By sending an email
• B) B) By posting it on social media
• C) C) By personal service or registered post
• D) D) By calling the defendant

Q19: 19. What happens if a defendant refuses to accept a summons served by registered post under Section 27?

• A) A) Case is dismissed
• B) B) Court issues a warrant
• C) C) Defendant wins automatically
• D) D) Plaintiff must re-serve the summons

Q20: 20. How can a defendant challenge the validity of a summons served under Section 27?

• A) A) By tearing up the summons
• B) B) By filing a complaint with the police
• C) C) By applying to set aside the summons
• D) D) By ignoring the summons

Q21: 21. What is the purpose of setting a time limit for a defendant to respond to a summons under Section 27?

• A) A) To create confusion
• B) B) To expedite the legal process
• C) C) To give the defendant time to evade service
• D) D) To delay the case

Q22: 22. In a real-life scenario, if a defendant is served a summons but is out of the country, what should they do?

• A) A) Ignore the summons
• B) B) Return to the country immediately
• C) C) Seek legal advice
• D) D) Send a representative to court

Q23: 23. What happens if a defendant ignores a summons served under Section 27 and fails to appear in court?

• A) A) Case is dismissed
• B) B) Defendant is fined
• C) C) Plaintiff wins automatically
• D) D) Court issues a warning

Q24: 24. How does the issuance of summons under Section 27 contribute to the overall fairness of the legal system?

• A) A) By favoring defendants
• B) B) By ensuring both parties are aware of legal proceedings
• C) C) By excluding defendants from the process
• D) D) By delaying the case indefinitely

Q25: 25. What steps can a defendant take if they believe the summons served under Section 27 contains errors or inaccuracies?

• A) A) Ignore the errors
• B) B) Request a correction from the court
• C) C) Tear up the summons
• D) D) File a counterclaim against the plaintiff