Rule 8 of CPC : Rule 8: Procedure in suits against public officer.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A government officer, Mr. Sharma, is sued by a private contractor for alleged breach of contract related to a government project.

Application of Rule 8:

1. Government Undertakes Defence: The government decides to defend Mr. Sharma in the lawsuit.
2. Government Pleader's Role: The government pleader, Mr. Verma, is given the authority to represent Mr. Sharma in court.
3. Court Procedure: Mr. Verma applies to the court to note his authority to represent Mr. Sharma. The court records this authority in the register of civil suits.
4. Proceedings: The case proceeds with Mr. Verma representing Mr. Sharma, and the court treats it as a suit involving a public officer defended by the government.

Example 2:

Scenario: Ms. Gupta, a public officer, is sued by a citizen for alleged misuse of power in her official capacity.

Application of Rule 8:

1. Government Does Not Undertake Defence: The government decides not to defend Ms. Gupta in this lawsuit.
2. No Government Pleader Application: No application is made by a government pleader to represent Ms. Gu...

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