The Code Of Civil Procedure:

Category: Miscellaneous Indian Gk

Hint: Consider the exceptions to the Code of Civil Procedure's applicability.

Correct Answer: D) Applies to whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland and Tribal Areas.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

Jammu and Kashmir: The state of Jammu and Kashmir has a distinct legal system due to its special status under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution (now abrogated). The CPC does not apply in Jammu and Kashmir, and instead, the state has its own set of laws and procedures for civil litigation.

Nagaland: Nagaland, a state in northeastern India, has its own set of laws and procedures for civil litigation. The CPC does not apply in Nagaland, and the state follows its own civil procedure code.

Tribal Areas: Certain tribal areas within India, particularly in the northeastern states, have their own customary laws and practices. The CPC does not apply in these areas, and the local customary laws govern civil litigation.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option is incorrect because the Code of Civil Procedure does not apply to the entire country. There are specific exceptions, such as Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, and Tribal Areas, where the CPC does not apply.
Option B: This option is incorrect because it only accounts for the exception of Jammu and Kashmir. The CPC also does not apply in Nagaland and certain Tribal Areas.
Option C: This option is incorrect because it omits the exception for Tribal Areas. The CPC does not apply in Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, and certain Tribal Areas.
Option D: This option is correct because it accurately states that the Code of Civil Procedure applies to the whole of India except for Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, and certain Tribal Areas. These exceptions are due to specific legal and administrative reasons.

Mnemonic: CJPNTA: Code of Civil Procedure, Jammu and Kashmir, Nagaland, Tribal Areas

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