Filing Written Statement Within 120 Days Doesn’t Guarantee Acceptance Of Extension Plea: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that in commercial disputes, defendants cannot file written statements beyond the 120-day limitation period prescribed under Order VIII Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The court emphasized that the time limit is mandatory and no court has the authority to extend this period after expiry. Background of the Case and Parties Involved The case involves the petitioner, who is a defendant…