P&H: Restores Defendants’ Chance to File Written Statement, Imposes ₹25,000 Costs
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has set aside an order striking off the defence of two defendants in a recovery suit after they failed to file a written statement within 90 days. Justice Vikas Suri allowed them one opportunity to file it, subject to payment of ₹25,000 in costs to the plaintiff.
The suit seeks recovery of ₹54.55 lakh, along with GST and interest. The defendants challenged the trial court’s order, arguing that the 90-day period for filing a written statement is not mandatory in a non-commercial dispute and that they should have been given another opportunity, potentially on...
