Multiple choice

Can a minor on attaining majority may, if a sole plaintiff, apply that a suit instituted in his name by his next friend be dismissed on the ground that it was unreasonable or improper?

  1. No

  2. With the consent of next friend

  3. Yes

  4. Joint application with next friend
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Explanation

Option (1) is incorrect: A minor on attaining majority may, if a sole plaintiff, apply that a suit instituted in his name by his next friend be dismissed on the ground that it was unreasonable or improper.

Option (2) is incorrect: Consent of next friend is not required.

Option (3) is correct: Under Order XXXII, Rule 14(1) of the CPC, a minor on attaining majority may, if a sole plaintiff, apply that a suit instituted in his name by his next friend be dismissed on the ground that it was unreasonable or improper. Option (4) is incorrect: No joint application is required with next friend.

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