Subsequent to the filing of written statement under Order VIII, Rule 9 of the Civil Procedure Code 1908, the defendant:
A. Can file the proceedings by way of defence of set-off or counter-claim without the leave of the court
B. Can file the proceedings by way of defence of set-off or counter-claim only with the leave of the court
C. Cannot file the proceedings by way of defence of set-off or counter-claim at all
D. Can do as in both A and B
Answer: Option B
Under Order 8 Rule 6 Code of Civil Procedure set-off may be permitted if-
A. The suit is for recovery of property
B. Set-off claimed by the defendant is ascertained sum of money
C. Value of property recoverable is less than rupees two lacs
D. Defendant presents a written statement of the suit
A. Is barred under all circumstances
B. Is not barred at all
C. Can be filed with the leave of the court
D. Either B or C
A. Such property actually received or might have received together with interest
B. Property actually received including profits due to improvements made by such person
C. Such property actually received or might have received but without any interest on such profits
D. Such property actually received
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