Order VIII Rule 8: New ground of defence
The Code of Civil Procedure · Code of Civil Procedure · Order VIII · in_force
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Any ground of defence which has arisen after the institution of the suit or the presentation of a written statement claiming a set off may be raised by the defendant or plaintiff, as the case may be, in his written statement.
Effective date: 1909-01-01
Related sections
Order VIII Rule 7: Defence or set off founded on separate groundsOrder VIII Rule 9: Subsequent PleadingsOrder VIII Rule 6: Particular of set off to be given in written statementOrder X Rule 1: Ascertainment whether allegations in pleadings are admitted or deniedOrder VIII Rule 5: Specific denialOrder X Rule 1A: The Court may adopt any lawful procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this Code
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