Written Statement Not Condition Precedent For Considering Application Under Order 7 Rule 11 CPC: Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court ruled that under Order 7 Rule 11 of the CPC, a written statement is not mandatory for rejecting a plaint. The court emphasized that the provision allows for rejection of a plaint if it does not disclose a cause of action. It clarified that the requirement of a written statement arises only after a plaint is admitted and not when it is rejected under Order 7 Rule 11. This decision clarifies procedural aspects related to the filing and rejection of plaints under the CPC, aiming to streamline judicial processes.