Subs. by s. 84, ibid., for rule 3 (w.e.f. 1-2-1977). — THE CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE, 1908 ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

2. Subs. by s. 84, ibid., for rule 3 (w.e.f. 1-2-1977). (b) if the defendant is permitted to defend as to the whole or any part of the claim, the Court or Judge may direct him to give such security and within such time as may be fixed by the Court or Judge and that, on failure to give such security within the time specified by the Court or Judge or to carry out such other directions as may have been given by the Court or Judge, the plaintiff shall be entitled to judgment forthwith. (7) The Court or Judge may, for sufficient cause shown by the defendant, excuse the delay of the defendant in entering an appearance or in applying for leave to defend the suit.]

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