Section O11R8Procedural
Affidavit in answer, filing
Full Text
Interrogatories shall be answered by affidavit to be filed within ten days or within such other time as the Court may allow.
Plain English Summary
Mandates that interrogatories must be answered on affidavit within 10 days of service, unless extended by the court.
Key Legal Elements
- Mandatory Affidavit Form: Answers must be sworn under oath.
- 10-Day Statutory Timeline: Prompt answer required to maintain trial velocity.
- Discretionary Extension: Court may enlarge time upon showing sufficient cause under Section 148 CPC.
Practical Note
Seeking Extension to Answer: If documents are voluminous or the client is traveling, file: 'Application on behalf of Defendant under Section 148 read with Section 151 CPC seeking Extension of Time by 14 Days to file Affidavit in Answer to Interrogatories'.
हिंदी पाठ
परिप्रश्नों का उत्तर शपथपत्र द्वारा दिया जाएगा जो दस दिन (10 Days) के भीतर अथवा ऐसे अन्य समय के भीतर दाखिल किया जाएगा जैसा न्यायालय अनुज्ञात करे।