What is a written defence or pratiuttarpatra?

Civil Cases & Dispute Resolution

A प्रतिउत्तरपत्र is the defendant's written response to the plaintiff's civil claim.

It can:

  • admit facts;
  • deny facts;
  • raise legal objections;
  • challenge jurisdiction;
  • challenge limitation;
  • present evidence;
  • raise a counterclaim where permitted.
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