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 the CPC states that if the defendant appears and the plaintiff does not, the court shall dismiss the suit. However, if the defendant admits a part of the claim, the court shall pass a decree upon such admission and dismiss the suit for the remainder.