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    Question

    Time limit for filing written statement is 30 days

    which may be extended up to 90 days shall be counted from:
    A Date of filing of the suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Date of first hearing fixed by the court Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Date of service of summon on the defendant Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of the above. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Order VIII Rule of CPC – “Provided that where the defendant fails to file the written statement within the said period of thirty days, he shall be allowed to file the written statement on such other day, as may be specified by the Court, for reasons to be recorded in writing and on payment of such costs as the Court deems fit, but which shall not be later than one hundred twenty days from the date of service of summons and on expiry of one hundred twenty days from the date of service of summons, the defendant shall forfeit the right to file the written statement and the Court shall not allow the written statement to be taken on record.”

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