Even if written statement is not filed or not taken on record, but it will not preclude the defendant from participating in the proceedings

position is that even if the defendant opposite party failed to file a written statement and in that matter, even if for feature of the right to file written statement has occasion, it would not be entitled that party from participating in further proceedings without filing a written statement, and the said party would also be having the right to cross examine. 

Para 15. 2024 9  SCALE 1

Kaushik Narsing Bhai Patel versus SGR prime Corporation