Under Order XVII, Rule 1, when is the Court allowed to grant an extension of time and postpone the hearing?

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When the Court is preoccupied with other mattersIf any party wishes to delay the proceedingsWhen a party applies for adjournment with a valid reasonIn none of the above situations

Explanation

The Court may grant an adjournment and extend the time under Order XVII, Rule 1 only if a party requests it with sufficient justification. Simply being busy or a party's mere intention to adjourn is not sufficient.