Rule 3B of CPC : Rule 3B: No agreement or compromise to be entered in a representative suit without leave of Court.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

A group of residents in a locality files a representative suit under Section 91 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, against a factory for causing environmental pollution. The residents are represented by a few individuals who act on behalf of the entire group. During the proceedings, the factory offers a settlement to the representatives, proposing to install pollution control equipment and pay compensation to the affected residents. According to Rule 3B, the representatives cannot accept this settlement without the explicit permission of the Court. The Court will review the proposed agreement, notify all interested parties (i.e., the residents), and ensure that the settlement is fair and in the best interest of all affected individuals before granting leave for the agreement to be entered into.

Example 2:

A manager of an undivided Hindu family files a suit on behalf of the family members to reclaim ancestral property that was wrongfully sold. During the litigation, the opposing party offers a comprom...

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