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21st Apr 2025
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Statutory Timelines Prescribed for Filing of a Written Statement: Whether Absolute or Discretionary?

Pleading comprising of a plaint and a written statement constitutes a crucial part of a civil suit. Under Rule 1 of Order VI of the Civil Procedure Code (‘CPC’), a plaint is a statement of claim filed by the plaintiff whereas a written statement is a statement of defence filed by the Defendant before the court.

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