Under Order XVI, Rule 10 of the Civil Procedure Code, when can attached property be released due to the absence of a witness?

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If the witness is outside the countryIf the witness refuses to give evidenceIf the witness provides a valid and sufficient reason for not appearing in courtNone of the above

Explanation

According to Order XVI, Rule 10 of the CPC, attached property may be released if the witness demonstrates a valid and sufficient cause for their failure to appear before the court. Simply being out of the country or refusing to testify does not justify releasing the property.