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.
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 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 7 CPC Agreement or compromise by next friend or guardian for the suit