Rule 4 of CPC : Rule 4: Court May Give Judgment For Or Against One Or More Of Joint Parties

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a group of tenants sue their landlord for not returning their security deposits after the lease ended. In the lawsuit, each tenant claims a different amount based on their individual agreements. Applying Rule 4 of The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the court can give a judgment:

1. in favor of each tenant who is able to prove their claim, awarding them the exact amount of security deposit they are entitled to;
2. against the landlord, holding him liable to pay back the security deposits, but only to the extent of each tenant's proven claim.

In this way, the court addresses the individual merits of each plaintiff's case and determines the liability of the defendant accordingly, without the need to amend the lawsuit to separate claims.