INTRODUCTION
Pleadings are statements made by suit in support of their rights, either by plaintiff or defendant. So, it is a formal statement regarding cause of action, matters in issue and relief claimed by the party. These three are the essential elements of a pleading.
- It cannot be the statement regarding evidences of the party. Evidences cannot be pleaded.
Order 6 Rule 1 of CPC defined the Pleading.
WHAT IS PLEADING?
As defined under Order 6 Rule 1 of CPC, pleading shall be plaint or written statements.