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Tagged: Written Statement

Civil Law

Timeline for Filing Written Statement in Civil and Commercial Suits

A written statement is a formal response filed by a person to address the claims made in a suit against him. It is the first step through which a person against whom a suit has been filed present his defence either by denying the allegations set forth in the suit or by admitting them. The timelines for filing a written...

Civil Law

SUPREME COURT OF INDIA – WHETHER THE DEFENDANT CAN BE PERMITTED TO AMEND THE WRITTEN STATEMENT?

Supreme Court of India Date of Judgement: 09.10.2009 On amendments the principles which ought to be taken into consideration while allowing or rejecting the application for amendment are as follows:- Whether the amendment sought is imperative for proper and effective adjudication of the case; Whether the application for amendment is bona fide or mala fide; The amendment should not cause...