M.P Civil Jugde Pre Exam 1998

If a party who has obtained an order for leave to amend pleading does not amend the same within how many days, he shall not be permitted to do without leave of Court?

Verified Answer
A. Fifteen days
B. Fourteen days
C. Twenty days
D. Thirty days

Explanation:

Order VI Rule 18 of the CPC states that if a party who has obtained an order for leave to amend does not amend accordingly within the time limited for that purpose by the order, or if no time is thereby limited then within fourteen days from the date of the order, he shall not be permitted to amend after the expiration of such limited time as aforesaid or of such fourteen days, as the case may be, unless the time is extended by the Court.