The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, in a landmark ruling, has underscored that trial courts cannot extend the time for filing written statements without a formal written request from the defendant. This decision was delivered by Justice G.R. Swaminathan while adjudicating the case Ramesh Flowers Private Limited v. Mr. Sumit Srimal (C.R.P.(MD) Nos.
Trial Courts Cannot Extend Time for Filing Written Statements Without Defendant’s Written Request: Madras HC
