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Security for Costs (Order XLI Rule 10 CPC)
Jurisdictional & Appellate Practice Terms
Definition
A discretionary power of an appellate court to order an appellant to deposit an ascertained sum of money into court to guarantee payment of the respondent's legal costs if the appeal is ultimately dismissed as frivolous.
Example
An overseas appellant with no immovable assets in India files a prolonged appeal against a domestic supplier; the High Court directs the appellant to furnish security for costs of ₹5 lakh before proceeding with the appeal.