Q1: 1. In the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, Section 31 deals with

• A) A) Summons to defendant
• B) B) Summons to witness
• C) C) Summons to plaintiff
• D) D) Summons to judge

Q2: 2. When can a summons be issued to a witness under Section 31 of the CPC, 1908?

• A) A) Only if the witness is a government official
• B) B) Only if the witness resides in a different state
• C) C) In any suit or proceeding
• D) D) Only in criminal cases

Q3: 3. What is the purpose of issuing a summons to a witness under Section 31 of the CPC, 1908?

• A) A) To intimidate the witness
• B) B) To ensure the witness attends court proceedings
• C) C) To collect evidence against the witness
• D) D) To provide protection to the witness

Q4: 4. Who can issue a summons to a witness under Section 31 of the CPC, 1908?

• A) A) Only the judge
• B) B) Only the plaintiff
• C) C) Only the defendant
• D) D) Any court

Q5: 5. What happens if a witness fails to obey the summons issued under Section 31 of the CPC, 1908?

• A) A) The witness is fined
• B) B) The witness is imprisoned
• C) C) The witness may be compelled to attend court
• D) D) The case is dismissed

Q6: 6. In a civil case, if a witness is summoned but fails to appear, what action can the court take?

• A) A) Dismiss the case
• B) B) Issue a warrant for the witness's arrest
• C) C) Impose a monetary penalty on the witness
• D) D) Ignore the absence of the witness

Q7: 7. Which of the following is not a valid reason for a witness to refuse to obey a summons under Section 31 of the CPC, 1908?

• A) A) Illness
• B) B) Unavailability on the specified date
• C) C) Lack of interest in the case
• D) D) Physical incapacity

Q8: 8. Can a witness be summoned to testify in a civil case if they reside in a different country?

• A) A) Yes, but only with the permission of the President
• B) B) No, witnesses must be in the same country
• C) C) Yes, with the permission of the court
• D) D) No, witnesses from other countries are not allowed

Q9: 9. What is the maximum distance a witness can be summoned from under Section 31 of the CPC, 1908?

• A) A) 100 kilometers
• B) B) 500 kilometers
• C) C) No specified distance
• D) D) 1000 kilometers

Q10: 10. If a witness is summoned to testify in a civil case, who is responsible for their travel and accommodation expenses?

• A) A) The party who called the witness
• B) B) The court
• C) C) The witness themselves
• D) D) The government

Q11: 11. In a civil case, can a witness refuse to answer certain questions during testimony?

• A) A) Yes, if the questions are too personal
• B) B) No, witnesses must answer all questions
• C) C) Yes, if the questions are irrelevant to the case
• D) D) No, witnesses have no right to refuse any question

Q12: 12. How can a witness challenge a summons issued to them under Section 31 of the CPC, 1908?

• A) A) By filing a counter-suit
• B) B) By refusing to acknowledge the summons
• C) C) By applying to the court to set aside the summons
• D) D) By appealing to a higher court

Q13: 13. What should a witness do if they receive a summons to testify in a civil case?

• A) A) Ignore the summons
• B) B) Attend court on the specified date and time
• C) C) Inform the court that they are too busy to testify
• D) D) Send a representative in their place

Q14: 14. Can a witness be compelled to testify against their will in a civil case?

• A) A) Yes, under all circumstances
• B) B) No, witnesses have the right to remain silent
• C) C) Yes, but only with the court's permission
• D) D) No, witnesses can always refuse to testify

Q15: 15. What happens if a witness gives false testimony after being summoned under Section 31 of the CPC, 1908?

• A) A) The witness is fined
• B) B) The witness is imprisoned
• C) C) The case is dismissed
• D) D) The witness is declared incompetent

Q16: 16. Can a witness refuse to attend court if they are afraid for their safety?

• A) A) Yes, they have the right to refuse
• B) B) No, witnesses must always attend court
• C) C) Yes, but they must inform the court in advance
• D) D) No, witnesses cannot use fear as an excuse

Q17: 17. What happens if a witness is found to be biased in a civil case?

• A) A) The witness is disqualified
• B) B) The case is dismissed
• C) C) The witness is fined
• D) D) The witness is imprisoned

Q18: 18. Can a witness be cross-examined by both parties in a civil case?

• A) A) No, only the plaintiff can cross-examine
• B) B) Yes, but only by the defendant
• C) C) Yes, by both parties
• D) D) No, witnesses cannot be cross-examined

Q19: 19. How many times can a witness be summoned to testify in a civil case?

• A) A) Once
• B) B) Twice
• C) C) Multiple times
• D) D) Depends on the court's discretion

Q20: 20. Can a witness be compelled to produce documents in addition to testifying in a civil case?

• A) A) No, witnesses are only required to testify
• B) B) Yes, but only if the documents are relevant to the case
• C) C) Yes, witnesses must always produce documents
• D) D) No, witnesses are not allowed to bring documents

Q21: 21. What is the consequence of a witness failing to comply with a court order to appear?

• A) A) A warning letter is issued
• B) B) A fine is imposed
• C) C) An arrest warrant may be issued
• D) D) The case is dismissed

Q22: 22. Can a witness be compelled to give testimony that may incriminate themselves in a civil case?

• A) A) Yes, they must always answer truthfully
• B) B) No, witnesses have the right to remain silent
• C) C) Yes, but with certain protections
• D) D) No, witnesses cannot be forced to self-incriminate

Q23: 23. What should a witness do if they are unable to attend court on the specified date in a civil case?

• A) A) Ignore the summons
• B) B) Inform the court in writing with a valid reason
• C) C) Send a representative in their place
• D) D) Attend court on a different date

Q24: 24. Can a witness request compensation for their time and expenses related to attending court?

• A) A) No, witnesses are not entitled to compensation
• B) B) Yes, but only if they are a professional witness
• C) C) Yes, if the court deems it appropriate
• D) D) No, witnesses must bear their own expenses

Q25: 25. What is the primary purpose of summoning a witness in a civil case?

• A) A) To create unnecessary delays in the legal process
• B) B) To intimidate the witness
• C) C) To provide relevant and truthful testimony
• D) D) To confuse the court