All objections on the ground of misjoinder of causes of action shall be taken at the earliest possible opportunity and, in all cases where issues are settled, at or before such settlement unless the ground of objection has subsequently arisen, and any such objection to so taken shall be deemed to have been waived.
High Court Amendments-[Delhi].-Same as that of Punjab. [Himachal Pradesh].-Same as that of Punjab. [Kerala].-In Order 2, after rule 7, the following rule shall be inserted, namely: "8. (1) Where an objection, duly taken, has been allowed by the Court, the plaintiff shall be permitted to select the cause of action with which he will proceed and shall, within a time to be fixed by the Court, amend the plaint suitably. (2) When the plaintiff has selected the cause of action with which he will proceed, the Court shall pass an order giving him time, within which, to submit the amended plaint for the remaining cause of action and for making up the Court-fees that may be necessary. Should the plaintiff not comply with the Court's order, the Court shall proceed as provided in rule 18 of Order 6 and as required by the provisions of the Court-fees Act."-(9-6-1959). [Punjab].-Add rule 8, Order 2: "8.(1) Where an objection, duly taken, has been allowed by the Court, the plaintiff shall be permitted to select the cause of action with which he will proceed and shall, within a time to be fixed by the Court, amend the plaint by striking out the remaining causes of action. (2) When the plaintiff has selected the cause of action with which he will proceed, the Court shall pass an order giving him time, within which, to submit amended plaints for the remaining causes of action and for making up the Court-fees that may be necessary. Should the plaintiff not comply with the Court's order, the Court shall proceed as provided in rule 18 of Order 6 and as required by the provisions of the Court-fees Act." [Rajasthan].-Add rule 8 in Order 2: "8.(1) Where such objection has been allowed by the Court, the plaintiff shall be permitted to select the cause of action with which he will proceed and shall, within a time to be fixed by the Court, amend the plaint by striking out the remaining causes of action. (2) When the plaintiff has selected the cause of action with which he will proceed, the Court may on his application pass an order giving him time, within which, to submit amended plaints for the remaining causes of action and for making up the Court-fees that may be necessary. Should the plaintiff not comply with the Court's order, the Court shall proceed as provided in rule 18 of Order 6 and as required by the provisions of the Court-fees Act."-(14-8-1954).