The amount which a Civil Judge can order to be paid as compensatory cost in respect of a false or vexatious claim or defence shall not exceed the amount of:
A. Rs. 3,000/- or the limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of the Civil Judge, whichever is more
B. Rs. 3,000/- or the limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of the Civil Judge, whichever is less
C. Rs. 5,000/- or the limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of the Civil Judge, whichever is less
D. Rs. 5,000/- or the limit of pecuniary jurisdiction of the Civil Judge, whichever is more
Answer: Option B
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