Ms Preeti Saini v. Mr Ankit Chopra
Case brief
What is this about?
Defendant's right to file written statement was closed in her husband's marriage annulment suit; her Order IX Rule 7 application was dismissed. On Article 227 petition, with respondent's consent, the court allowed her to participate, deeming the existing written statement on record.
What did the court decide?
Petition allowed; petitioner permitted to participate and lead defence; existing written statement deemed on record.