According to Order VIII, Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure, what action can the Court take if a party required to file a written statement fails to submit it within the prescribed time?

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The Court can deliver a judgment against that partyThe Court may issue any other appropriate directive concerning the caseBoth options A and B are applicableNone of the above

Explanation

If a party does not file the written statement within the fixed period as mandated by O. VIII, R. 10 of the C.P.C., the Court has the authority to either pass a judgment against that party or make any other suitable order related to the suit. Therefore, both actions A and B are possible.