Multiple choice

Raju dies leaving behind a son Ravi and a married daughter Kavita, a suit filed by Raju, after his death, can be continued by:

  1. Ravi alone as legal representative

  2. Kavita alone as legal representative

  3. Ravi, Kavita and her husband as legal representative

  4. Ravi and Kavita both as legal representative
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Code of Civil Procedure, when a plaintiff dies, the suit can be continued by their legal representative(s). Both a son and a married daughter qualify as legal heirs and legal representatives. The law does not exclude married daughters from this right.

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