Question

A defendant under Order V, Rule 1(1) of CPC is required to appear, answer the claim and to file the written statement
Within 90 days from the date of service of summons.
Within 30 days from the date of service of summons
Within 60 days from the date of service of summons
Within 45 days from the date of service of summons

Answer 1

Answer:

Option B is correct.

Within 30 days from the date of service of summons

Explanation:

According to Rule 1, a defendant has to submit the statement of his defense within a time period of 30 days (1 month). However, under certain conditions, allowed by the court, the defendant is given a time period of 90 days maximum to fill in the written statement.