A files a lawsuit against B for Rs. 500 on a bill of exchange, while B has a valid judgment against A for Rs. 1000. Since both claims are certain monetary demands, they can be set off. Which provision illustrates this scenario?

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Order VIII, Rule 5 of the Code of Civil ProcedureOrder VIII, Rule 6 of the Code of Civil ProcedureOrder VIII, Rule 7 of the Code of Civil ProcedureNone of the above

Explanation

According to the Code of Civil Procedure, Order VIII, Rule 6 specifically deals with the set-off of mutual definite pecuniary claims, as illustrated by the example of A suing B for Rs. 500 and B holding a judgment against A for Rs. 1000.