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Amendment in matrimony case and written statement need to be filled ag


04-Oct-2026 (In Divorce Law)
Petition was filled on 2024 while the written statement was filled on 2025 . An amendment file by petitioner on 2026 after taking 2 adjournments. If amendment is allowed do respondent need to re submit written statement. If yes then within how many days ?
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Answer #1
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!you can file an additional written statement at any stage with a delay application along with the proper reason for the delay with affidavit and documents for delay. If you give the proper reason for delay the court can allow the application.
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Answer #2
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Yes when an amendment to the petition is allowed by the court the respondent has the legal right to file an additional written statement or a rejoinder to reply specifically to the newly amended portions of the petition Under the Code of Civil Procedure the respondent is not required to refile the entire original written statement again but only needs to submit an additional or consequential written statement answering the new facts or grounds introduced by the petitioner Typically the court grants a specific time frame for filing this additional statement usually ranging from 15 to 30 days or as directed by the court in its order allowing the amendment application If the court order does not explicitly mention a timeframe the respondent can request the court to fix a reasonable period generally 30 days to file the reply to the amended pleadings
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Answer #3
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According to order VI rule 17 of civil procedure code 1908 , if petition got amended , court may direct respondent to file additional written statement / amendments in original WS within 30 days . The respondent may rely upon original written statement, depend upon case to case situation.
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