SC: Defendant Cannot File a Counter-Claim against a Co-Defendant under Order VIII Rule 6-A CPC - (16 Sep 2025)

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SC ruled that under Order VIII Rule 6-A CPC, a counter-claim can only be filed against the plaintiff and not a co-defendant. The bench set aside the Gujarat High Court’s decision allowing a defendant to file a counter-claim against a co-defendant, emphasizing this practice is impermissible.

Tags : DEFENDANT   COUNTER-CLAIM   CO-DEFENDANT  

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