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what happens if respondent do not come to court after cost


18-Dec-2023 (In Civil Law)
what happens if respondent do not come to court after cost and what happens if the defendant fails to appear in court India?
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If the respondent does not appear in the court even after several dates and after serving proper notice on him, thee Court may proceed ex-parte i.e. may pass the order without the appearance of the Respondent in the favour of the Plaintiff, if Plaintiff has sufficient evidence to prove his case.
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K.Sita Nath
Some one filled a case against MRO and serve notice to me (as defendant/respondent) if I may not file affidavit within 90 days, what will happen?

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