Written Statement Not Condition Precedent For Considering Application Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that a defendant in a civil case can challenge the court fee paid by the plaintiff without filing a written statement. This decision clarifies the procedure for contesting court fees under Order VII Rule 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC). The Case In a recent case, Sri Admar Mutt Kaliya Mardana Krishna Devaru (represented by Peethadhipathi Sri Sri Vishwapriya Theertha Swamiji)…