Question

Maya files a suit in Court A for the recovery of a sum of money from her neighbour, Neha. During the proceedings, Neha requests that a third party, Seema, be added to the suit, as Seema is allegedly liable for the debt. Maya objects, claiming that Seema is not a necessary party. Court A then reviews the application and decides that Seema should indeed be included as a defendant.
Which principle of the CPC is applied in this situation?

• A. Order 1, Rule 10 – Joinder and Substitution of Parties
• B. Order 7, Rule 11 – Rejection of Plaint
• C. Order 5 – Service of Summons
• D. Order 6, Rule 17 – Amendment of Pleadings

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The situation described involves the addition of a third party to the suit, which falls under the purview of Order 1, Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) dealing with the joinder and substitution of parties.