According to Order IX, Rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Code, the Court has the authority to dismiss a suit if the summons remain unserved and the plaintiff does not request fresh summons within what time frame?

Explanation

Under Order IX, Rule 5 of the Civil Procedure Code, if summons have not been served and the plaintiff fails to apply for new summons within 3 months, the Court may dismiss the suit. The correct time period specified is 3 months.