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What does reasonable time mean in the order of the court


31-Oct-2023 (In Civil Law)
If the court orders the respondent to pay an amount to the petitioner within REASONABLE time and no time period is mentioned in the order, then what is the reasonable time till which the petitioner has to wait and when can the petitioner file a contempt proceeding against the Respondent?
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Answer #1
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In our legal system it is frequently required that things to be done within reasonable time but it is no where defined. The concept of reasonable time is based subjective circumstances. Therefore it is a time in which work to be done conveniently and fairly e.g if a person has to refund 5k and 5lakhs, in the circumstances the reasonable time will vary. Therefore it is always based on subjective circumstances. As per sec. 20 of the Contempt of Court Act contempt can be filed within one year from the date on which the contempt alleged to have committed.
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Answer #2
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Reasonable time has no definition its all depends upon the facts and circumstances of the case may be reasonable time means the minimum amount which respendent hqs to pay to petitioner before next date of hearing which a petitioner is satisfied that the respondent has pay further in future installments
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Answer #3
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Hi, It will depend on the amount, the nature of the case and other facts and circumstances like whether it is an interim order or final order. Ideally the order should specify the time limit. You may also move the Court to give a time bound direction for payment @modification of the order.
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