Question

A civil suit is filed against Ajay, and the court issues summons requiring him to appear. After receiving the summons, Ajay consults his lawyer to understand the timeline for filing his written statement of defence under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Within how many days from the date of service of summons must he submit his written statement?

• A. Thirty days
• B. Fifteen days
• C. Sixty days
• D. Ninety days

Hint:

Order 8 Rule 1 → 30 days default, extendable to 90 days only with reasons.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding Order 8 Rule 1 CPC.
The rule mandates that a defendant must file his written statement within 30 days of receiving summons.
Step 2: Extension.
The court may grant an extension up to 90 days, but the ordinary and primary requirement is 30 days.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the statutory period for filing the written statement is thirty days.