Rule 3 of CPC : Rule 3: Guardian for the suit to be appointed by Court for minor defendant.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A Property Dispute

Ravi, a 15-year-old boy, is named as a defendant in a property dispute case. The plaintiff, Mr. Sharma, claims that Ravi's family has encroached on his land. Since Ravi is a minor, the court needs to appoint a guardian to represent him in the lawsuit.

Application:

1. The court verifies Ravi's age and confirms that he is a minor.
2. Ravi's uncle, Mr. Verma, applies to the court to be appointed as Ravi's guardian for the suit.
3. Mr. Verma submits an affidavit stating that he has no conflicting interest in the property dispute and is a suitable person to represent Ravi.
4. The court issues a notice to Ravi's father, who is his natural guardian, informing him about the application.
5. After hearing any objections from Ravi's father and ensuring that Mr. Verma is fit for the role, the court appoints Mr. Verma as Ravi's guardian for the duration of the lawsuit.

Example 2:

Scenario: A Personal Injury Case

Anita, a 12-year-old girl, is injured in a car accident and is named as a defendant in a lawsuit fi...

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