First Schedule · Order 8 · Rule 6D
Effect of discontinuance of suit
6D. Effect of discontinuance of suit.— If in any case in which the defendant sets up a counterclaim, the suit of the plaintiff is stayed, discontinued or dismissed, the counter-claim may nevertheless be proceeded with.
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