Section 29 of The Central Provinces Court of Wards Act, 1899
Every process which may be issued out of any Civil or Revenue Court against any Government ward shall be served on the Government ward's next friend or guardian for the suit.
Summary
- Legal papers like summons or court orders are referred to as "processes".
- Processes can be issued by either a Civil Court or a Revenue Court.
- Any process directed at a Government ward must be delivered to their representative.
- The representative is the person acting as the next friend or guardian for the suit.
- This ensures that legal notices are handled by the person responsible for the ward's legal affairs.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a summons be handed to the ward directly?
No, the law requires it to be served on the ward's next friend or guardian for the suit.
2. Does this rule apply only to big lawsuits?
It applies to every process issued out of any Civil or Revenue Court against a ward.
3. What happens if the process is served to the wrong person?
Legal service might be invalid, as the law specifically names the next friend or guardian as the recipient.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 29 of The Central Provinces Court of Wards Act, 1899, on whom must a summons against a ward be served?
Q2.Under Section 29 of The Central Provinces Court of Wards Act, 1899, which type of court does this rule apply to?
Q3.Under Section 29 of The Central Provinces Court of Wards Act, 1899, what is the legal term for papers like summons or orders?
Q4.Under Section 29 of The Central Provinces Court of Wards Act, 1899, why is the process served on the representative?