Order 32 CPC | 'Next Friend' Of Minor Need Not Necessarily Be A Guardian Under Section 4(b) Of Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act: Orissa High Court

In a significant ruling, the Orissa High Court has addressed the issue of representation of minor claimants in motor accident compensation cases. The case titled Kabita Nath VERSUS National Insurance Company Ltd. highlighted the eligibility of a 'next friend' in proceedings under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and the provisions of Order XXXII of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC). The court's decision clarified the application of these legal provisions…