https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=280512 The period for filing a written statement under Order 8 Rule 1 CPC is directory, but extension beyond the prescribed time is not automatic and is justified only in exceptional circumstances for adequate reasons. Where the trial court and revisional court recorded cogent reasons for refusing to take the written statement on record, supervisory interference under Articles 226 and 227 is not warranted unless there is illegality, irrationality, procedural impropriety, or substantial failure of justice. Section 148 CPC cannot be used for routine or indiscriminate enlargement of time. The High Court's interference was therefore unsustainable and the order permitting late filing was set aside. en-us Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:42:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=280512 The period for filing a written statement under Order 8 Rule 1 CPC is directory, but extension beyond the prescribed time is not automatic and is justified only in exceptional circumstances for adequate reasons. Where the trial court and revisional court recorded cogent reasons for refusing to take the written statement on record, supervisory interference under Articles 226 and 227 is not warranted unless there is illegality, irrationality, procedural impropriety, or substantial failure of justice. Section 148 CPC cannot be used for routine or indiscriminate enlargement of time. The High Court's interference was therefore unsustainable and the order permitting late filing was set aside. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=280512