If someone makes a false claim or defends a case without a good reason, the court can make them pay extra costs to the other person. These costs are to compensate for the trouble and expenses caused. The maximum amount the court can order is ₹3,000.
Compensatory costs up to ₹3,000.
A sues B, claiming B owes him money. A knows the claim is false. The court finds the claim is false and orders A to pay B ₹1,000 as compensatory costs for wasting B's time and money.
- •You can claim compensation if someone makes a false claim against you.
- •You have the right to defend yourself against false claims.
- •The court will consider if the claim was made without a good reason.
📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library
⚖️ Content reviewed by Adv. Shailendra Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice
📚 Act Reference: Code of Civil Procedure
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