Correct option is B
Order VIII Rule 6 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, is related to the concept of "set off". A set-off allows the defendant in a suit to claim that the plaintiff is also indebted to the defendant, and the amount of this debt should be deducted from the plaintiff's claim.
Information Booster:
Set-off is a defensive plea where the defendant acknowledges the plaintiff's claim but contends that the plaintiff also owes them money, which should be accounted for in the final judgment. This provision helps in avoiding multiple litigations by settling mutual claims in one proceeding.
Additional Knowledge:
· Order VIII Rule 5: This rule deals with the situation where the defendant does not deny the allegations in the plaint, which are then taken as admitted.
· Order VII Rule 5: This rule requires that the plaint shall state specifically the relief which the plaintiff claims.
· Order VII Rule 6: This rule relates to claims in the plaint that arise after the institution of the suit.
