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Written statement, expression 'written statement' is a term of specific connotation ordinarily signifying a reply to the plaint filed by the plaintiff. This specific word is followed by general words 'taking any other steps in the proceedings', Food Corpora-tion of India v. Yadav Engineer & Contractor, AIR 1982 SC 1302: (1982) 2 SCC 499 (509): (1983) 1 SCR 95. (Civil PC, O. 8, R. 1)

The expression 'written statement' is a term of specific connotation ordinarily signifying a reply to the plaint filed by plaintiff, Rachappa Guruadappa Bijapur v. Gurusiddappa Nuraniappa, AIR 1989 SC 635: (1989) 3 SCC 245: (1988) Supp 3 SCR 884.

Written statement. See New India Assurance Co. Ltd. v. Sanjay Devshri, AIR 2005 (NOC) (Guj) 574.