Any ground of defence which has arisen after the institution of the suit or the presentation of a written statement claiming a set-off 1[or counter-claim] may be raised by the defendant or plaintiff, as the case may be, in his written statement. 1. Ins. by Act 104 of 1976, s. 58 (w.e.f. 1-2-1977).
Chapter ORDER VIII — Written Statement, Set-off and Counter-claim
Section Order VIII Rule 8
New ground of defence
Printed from Law on Tips • The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908