Question:

Certain legal principles and specific factual situations are provided in each of the following questions. Apply the principles to the given facts and select the most appropriate answer.
LEGAL PRINCIPLE : No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law and Civil Courts have coercive powers to compel attendance of witness only within its local territory.
FACTUAL SITUATION : Puchu, a resident of Faridabad was summoned by the Delhi High Court as a witness in a civil case regarding wrongful possession of immovable property filed by Amu against Kichu. He refused to appear before the court due to his office job. He was prosecuted by the court. Is he liable ?
DECISION :

Updated On: Aug 5, 2024
  • He is not liable because he is not the resident of Delhi.
  • He is not liable because he has fundamental right under Article 21 of personal liberty
  • He is liable because he is called as a witness in a civil trial and it is a procedure established by law.
  • He is not liable because he has no interest in the suit property.
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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

The correct option is (A): He is not liable because he is not the resident of Delhi.
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