Delhi Judicial Services 2006

Defendant has to seek leave to defend the suit under Order 37 Rule 3 С.Р.С.

Verified Answer
A. within 30 days of service of summons for judgment
B. Within 10 days of service of summons for judgment
C. Within 7 days of service of summons for judgment
D. Within 60 days of service of summons for judgment

Explanation:

Order XXXVII Rule 3(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, which deals with summary procedure, mandates that in a summary suit, the defendant must apply for leave to defend the suit within ten days from the service of the summons for judgment.