https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=468363 Order VIII Rule 10 is permissive and does not compel judgment merely because a written statement is not filed. Where maintainability or jurisdiction is questioned, the court must first satisfy itself, at least prima facie, that it is competent to try the suit before granting relief. A decree may be challenged in execution only if the jurisdictional defect is inherent and patent on the face of the record; a mere error in exercise of jurisdiction is insufficient. A reasoned adjudication determining the rights in controversy is required for a valid judgment and decree under the Code. en-us Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:44:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=468363 Order VIII Rule 10 is permissive and does not compel judgment merely because a written statement is not filed. Where maintainability or jurisdiction is questioned, the court must first satisfy itself, at least prima facie, that it is competent to try the suit before granting relief. A decree may be challenged in execution only if the jurisdictional defect is inherent and patent on the face of the record; a mere error in exercise of jurisdiction is insufficient. A reasoned adjudication determining the rights in controversy is required for a valid judgment and decree under the Code. Case-Laws Indian Laws Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=468363