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Written statement
Act: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Family Courts Act 1993
Section Provisions
THE AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR THE AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR FAMILY COURTS ACT, 1993 [ACT XI OF 1994] [Dated January 25, 1994] AN ACT to make provisions for the establishment of Family Courts. WHEREAS it is expedient to make provision for the establishment of Family Courts for the expeditious settlement &disposal of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs and for matters connected therewith; It is hereby enacted as follows: 9. Written statement.----- (1) Within fifteen days of the service of notice upon him by registered post or the appearance of a notice in a newspaper, whichever is earlier, the defendant shall appear in Court and file his written statement. (2) With the written statement the defendant shall attach- (a) copies of the entire documentary evidence that he wishes to produce in the case; and (b) a list of the names and addresses of his witnesses along with a precis of the evidence that each Witness is expected to give: (3) Copies of the written. statement and the documents referred to in subsection (2) shall be sent by registered post by defendant to the plaintiff within three days of his filing the written statement; Provided that if there are several defendants and they file a joint written statement, only one of them shall send a copy of the written statement with the documents mentioned in sub-section (2). (4) If the defendant fails to appear within the time specified in sub-section (1), the Family Court may proceed against him ex parte.