With reference to “Forum Shopping” consider the following statements:1.It refers to the practice of deliberately choosing a specific court or Judge for a legal case in the hope of getting a favourable outcome. 2.Forum shopping can undermine the authority and legitimacy of courts and judges by creating perceptions of bias or favoritism.3.Forum shopping can decrease the costs of litigation.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to “Forum Shopping” consider the following statements:
1.It refers to the practice of deliberately choosing a specific court or Judge for a legal case in the hope of getting a favourable outcome.
2.Forum shopping can undermine the authority and legitimacy of courts and judges by creating perceptions of bias or favoritism.
3.Forum shopping can decrease the costs of litigation.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Forum Shopping refers to the practice of deliberately choosing a specific court or Judge for a legal case in the hope of getting a favourable outcome. It can undermine the authority and legitimacy of courts and judges by creating perceptions of bias or favoritism.

Statement 3 is incorrect. Forum shopping can increase the costs and complexity of litigation by creating conflicts of laws and multiple proceedings.

Source: ForumIAS

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