Under section 32 of CPC, the maximum fine which can be imposed by the court for compelling the attendance of any person to whom a summons has been issued under section 30 :

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Under section 32 of CPC, the maximum fine which can be imposed by the court for compelling the attendance of any person to whom a summons has been issued under section 30 :

A: Two thousand rupees

B: Three thousand rupees

C: One thousand rupees

D: Five thousand rupees.

The answer is: D

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Explanation

The correct option is D: Five thousand rupees.

According to Section 32 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), the court may impose a fine upon the person who has defaulted in obeying a summons or order of the court, not exceeding five thousand rupees.

This provision was amended by the Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2023, which increased the maximum fine from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees.

The purpose of this penalty is to ensure the compliance of the court's orders and to prevent any obstruction or delay in the administration of justice.