Court may strike out or add parties. of CPC : Court may strike out or add parties.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A property dispute case in Delhi.

Details: Ravi files a lawsuit against his neighbor, Suresh, claiming that Suresh has encroached on his land. During the proceedings, it is discovered that the land in question is actually co-owned by Ravi and his brother, Rajesh, who was not initially included in the lawsuit.

Application of the Act: The court, upon realizing that Rajesh is a co-owner and his presence is necessary to resolve the dispute completely, orders that Rajesh be added as a co-plaintiff in the case. This ensures that all parties with a legal interest in the property are present and the court can make a comprehensive decision.

Example 2:

Scenario: A breach of contract case in Mumbai.

Details: Meera sues a construction company, BuildWell Ltd., for not completing her house on time. During the trial, it is revealed that the contract was actually signed between Meera and a subcontractor, QuickBuild Pvt. Ltd., which was not initially named in the lawsuit.

Application of the Act: The court determines that QuickBuild Pvt. Ltd. is a necessary party to the case because they are the ones who directly breached the contract. The court orders that QuickBuild Pvt. Ltd. be added as a defendant to ensure that all responsible parties ar...

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