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Late Payment Can't Revive Defense, Rules Jammu & Kashmir High Court
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🗓 16 Nov 2026, 05:02 AM
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The Jammu & Kashmir High Court has ruled that a late payment of a balance amount after a decree is passed cannot reinstate the right to defend a suit under Order XXXVII of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).
The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir has issued a ruling that clarifies the legal implications of late payments in civil cases. The court stated that even if a defendant makes a late payment of the remaining balance due after a decree is passed, they cannot automatically regain the right to defend the suit. This decision emphasizes the importance of timely compliance with court orders and financial obligations in legal proceedings.