Question
Which provision specifically enables the court to pronounce judgment in case the defendant fails to file written statement or subsequent pleadings?Â
Solution
Order VIII Rule 10 provides where any party from whom a written statement is required under rule 1 or rule 9 fails to present the same within the time permitted or fixed by the Court, as the case may be, the Court shall pronounce judgment against him, or make such order in relation to the suit as it thinks fit and on the pronouncement of such judgment a decree shall be drawn up. Therefore option (b) is the correct answer.
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