As per Order VI, Pleading shall mean?
Explanation & Strategy
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Order VI Rule 1 CPC defines 'pleading' to mean either a plaint or a written statement. This is a narrow, technical definition — it does NOT include affidavits, applications, or other documents. The plaint is the plaintiff's pleading; the written statement is the defendant's pleading. Together they frame the issues for trial.