If the plaintiff makes default in putting in a reply to the counter-claim made by the defendant, the Court may pronounce judgment against the plaintiff in relation to the counter-claim made against him, or make such order in relation to the counter-claim as it thinks fit.
THE FIRST SCHEDULE · ORDER VIII Written statement, set-off and counter-claim
Order VIII Rule 6E: Default of plaintiff to reply to counter-claim
The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908