If the plaintiff appears but the defendant fails to appear despite proper service of summons, under which provision can the Court proceed ex-parte against the defendant?

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Order IX, Rule 4, of the Civil Procedure CodeOrder IX, Rule 6, of the Civil Procedure CodeOrder IX, Rule 8, of the Civil Procedure CodeNone of the above

Explanation

When the plaintiff is present and the defendant does not appear after summons have been duly served, the Court is empowered to proceed ex-parte against the defendant as per Order IX, Rule 6, of the Civil Procedure Code.