X' leases 'Y' a property for 10 years from 2000-2010 where the rent is payable on the 10th of every month. 'Y' does not pay any rent from the inception of the lease. 'X' sues in 2011 for the arrears of rent from 2005-2010 only.
A. X' can thereafter file a fresh suit for the arrears of rent for the period from 2000 to 2004
B. X' can amend the plaint to include the recovery of rent from 2000-2004
C. X's' claim for arrears of rent would be restricted for the period of 3 year prior to the institution of the sui
D. X' having not claimed rent from 2000-2004, is barred from claiming rent for subsequent period
Answer: Option C
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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