Order XXXVIII Rule 4: Procedure where defendant fails to furnish security or find fresh security

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Where the defendant fails to comply with any order under rule 2 or rule 3, the Court may commit him to [* * *] prison until the decision of the suit or, where a decree is passed against the defendant, until the decree has been satisfied: Provided that no person shall be detained in prison under this rule in any case for a longer period than six months, nor for a longer period than six weeks when the amount or value of the subject matter of the suit does not exceed fifty rupees: Provided also that no person shall be detained in prison under this rule after he has complied with such order. Attachment before Judgment

Effective date: 1909-01-01

Related sections

Order XXXVIII Rule 3: Procedure on application by surety to be discharged Order XXXVIII Rule 5: Where defendant may be called upon to furnish security for production of property Order XXXVIII Rule 2: Security Order XXXVIII Rule 6: Attachment where cause not shown or security not furnished Order XXXVIII Rule 13: Small Cause Court not to attach immoveable property Order XXXVIII Rule 7: Mode of making attachment

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