Order XXXII Rule 1 CPC - Minor to sue by next friend

Order 32 Rule 1 of Code of Civil Procedure 1908 - Minor to sue by next friend

Every suit by a minor shall be instituted in his name by a person who in such suit shall be called the next friend of the minor.

Explanation.- In this Order, "minor" means a person who has not attained his majority within the meaning of section 3 of the Indian Majority Act, 1875 (9 of 1875) where the suit relates to any of the matters mentioned in clauses (a) and (b) of section 2 of that Act or to any other matter.

Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)

Order XXXII Rule 1 CPC Minor to sue by next friend

Order XXXII Rule 2 CPC Where suit is instituted without next friend, plaint to be taken off the file

Order XXXII Rule 2a CPC Security to be furnished by next friend when so ordered

Order XXXII Rule 3 CPC Guardian for the suit to be appointed by Court for minor defendants

Order XXXII Rule 3A CPC Decree against minor not to be set aside unless prejudice has been caused to his interests

Order XXXII Rule 4 CPC Who may act as next friend or be appointed guardian for the suit

Order XXXII Rule 5 CPC Representation of minor by next friend or guardian for the suit

Order XXXII Rule 6 CPC Receipt by next friend or guardian for the suit of property under decree for minor

Order XXXII Rule 7 CPC Agreement or compromise by next friend or guardian for the suit

Order XXXII Rule 8 CPC Retirement of next friend