All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 20 (XX) Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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A civil suit is filed against Ajay, and the court issues summons requiring him to appear. After receiving the summons, Ajay consults his lawyer to understand the timeline for filing his written statement of defence under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Within how many days from the date of service of summons must he submit his written statement ?

A: Thirty days
B: Fifteen days
C: Sixty days
D: Ninety days

The answer is: A