Rule 2A of CPC : Rule 2A: Security to be furnished by next friend when so ordered.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a 10-year-old boy, is involved in a property dispute. His mother, Sita, acts as his "next friend" and files a lawsuit on his behalf to claim his share of the property. The defendant, Ravi's uncle, believes that the lawsuit is frivolous and requests the court to order Sita to provide security for the costs he will incur in defending the suit. The court, after considering the request and recording the reasons, orders Sita to furnish a security amount of ₹50,000 to cover the potential legal costs of the defendant.

Example 2:

Meera, a 15-year-old girl, is suing a company for compensation due to an accident that caused her injury. Her father, Rajesh, acts as her "next friend" and files the suit. The company argues that the lawsuit is baseless and requests the court to orde...

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