Where the defendant appears and the plaintiff does not appear when the suit is called for hearing and where a part of the claim is admitted the court shall:
Verified Answer
A. Dismiss the whole suit
B. Dismiss the suit so far as it relates to the remainder
C. Pass the decree of the whole claim
D. Proceed exparte (proceedings) against defendant
Explanation:
Order IX Rule 8 of CPC states that if the defendant appears and the plaintiff does not, the suit shall be dismissed, unless the defendant admits the claim or part thereof, in which case a decree is passed on admission and the remainder of the claim is dismissed.