Question

Which order has been specially enacted to protect the interest of Minors and Unsound Mind:

• A. Order 31
• B. Order 32
• C. Order 33
• D. Order 34

Hint:

Think of Order 32 as the 'guardianship' order in civil suits. It ensures that vulnerable parties like minors and persons of unsound mind have a representative (next friend/guardian) to protect them in court.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Order 32 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, is titled "Suits by or against Minors and Persons of Unsound Mind." This Order provides a detailed procedural framework to safeguard the interests of litigants who are legally incapable of representing themselves. It mandates that a minor must sue or be sued through a "next friend" or a "guardian ad litem," who is appointed to conduct the litigation on their behalf and protect their interests. The other orders deal with different subjects: Order 31 (Suits by Trustees), Order 33 (Suits by Indigent Persons), and Order 34 (Mortgage Suits).