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

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