Stay of proceedings on removal, etc., of next friend
Full Text
(1) On the retirement, removal or death of the next friend of a minor, further proceedings shall be stayed until the appointment of a next friend in his place.
(2) Where the pleader of such minor omits, within a reasonable time, to take steps to get a new next friend appointed, any person interested in the minor or in the matter in issue may apply to the Court for the appointment of one, and the Court may appoint such person as it thinks fit.
Plain English Summary
Mandates an automatic stay of proceedings upon the retirement, removal, or death of a next friend until a successor is appointed, enabling any interested person to apply under sub-rule (2) if counsel defaults.
Key Legal Elements
- Automatic Statutory Stay: Trial cannot proceed in a vacuum without representation.
- Protection Against Adverse Orders: No adverse dismissal or ex-parte order permissible during vacancy.
- Interested Person Locus (Sub-rule 2): Any relative, guardian, or well-wisher can intervene to propose a successor.
Practical Note
Invoking Statutory Stay on Death of Next Friend: Upon the death of a minor's next friend, immediately submit a death memo invoking Rule 10(1). The court is statutorily bound to stay trial proceedings; any order passed or evidence recorded during the interregnum is illegal.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) अवयस्क के वाद-मित्र की सेवानिवृत्ति, हटाए जाने या मृत्यु पर, उसके स्थान पर नए वाद-मित्र की नियुक्ति होने तक आगे की कार्यवाहियां रोक दी जाएंगी (Stay of proceedings)।
(2) जहां ऐसे अवयस्क का प्लीडर युक्तियुक्त समय के भीतर नया वाद-मित्र नियुक्त कराने के लिए कदम उठाने में लोप करता है, वहां अवयस्क में अथवा विवाद्य विषय में हितबद्ध कोई भी व्यक्ति किसी वाद-मित्र की नियुक्ति के लिए न्यायालय से आवेदन कर सकेगा, और न्यायालय ऐसे व्यक्ति को नियुक्त कर सकेगा जिसे वह ठीक समझे।