On the day fixed in the summons for the defendant to appear and answer, the parties shall be in attendance at the Court-house in person or by their respective pleaders, and the suit shall then be heard unless the hearing is adjourned to a future day fixed by the Court
Order IX Rule 1 CPC Parties to appear on day fixed in summons for defendant to appear and answer
Order IX Rule 3 CPC Where neither party appears suit to be dismissed
Order IX Rule 4 CPC Plaintiff may bring fresh suit or Court may restore suit to file