In Brief
This case concerns the proper stage at which counter-claims can be filed in civil suits. The Supreme Court clarified that counter-claims are not mandatory with the written statement but may be allowed by the Court's discretion if they meet Order VIII Rule 6-A conditions and limitation requirements. While filing counter-claims after evidence begins is not illegal, the Court should ordinarily restrict such filings to before issues are framed, with exceptions possible till evidence commences.
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