Order XXXIII Rule 1: Suits may be instituted in forma pauperis
The Code of Civil Procedure · Code of Civil Procedure · Order XXXIII · in_force
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Subject to the following provisions, any suit may be instituted by a pauper. Explanation. A person is a “pauper” when he is not possessed of sufficient means to enable him to pay the fee prescribed by law for the plaint in such suit, or, where no such fee is prescribed, when he is not entitled to property worth [one thousand] rupees other than his necessary wearing apparel and the subject-matter of the suit.
Effective date: 1909-01-01
Related sections
Order XXXII Rule 9: Removal of next friendOrder XXXIII Rule 10: Costs where pauper succeedsOrder XXXII Rule 8: Retirement of next friendOrder XXXIII Rule 11: Procedure where pauper failsOrder XXXII Rule 7: Agreement or compromise by next friend or guardian for the suitOrder XXXIII Rule 11A: Procedure where pauper suit abates
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