Defendant's interest and liability to be shown
Full Text
The plaint shall show that the defendant is or claims to be interested in the subject-matter, and that he is liable to be called upon to answer the plaintiff's demand.
Plain English Summary
Requires the plaint to articulate the specific legal interest and actionable liability of each defendant arrayed in the suit.
Key Legal Elements
- Individual Liability Nexus: Every named defendant must be linked to an actionable grievance.
- Striking Out Improper Parties: A defendant against whom no interest or liability is disclosed can seek deletion under Order I Rule 10(2).
- Avoids Pro Forma Defendant Abuse: Prohibits dragging disinterested parties into litigation.
Practical Note
Defense Application for Deletion: If a client is impleaded purely to harass (e.g., impleading distant relatives in a contract suit), move under Order I Rule 10(2) read with Order VII Rule 5 showing that the plaint discloses zero liability against the applicant.
हिंदी पाठ
वादपत्र में यह दर्शित किया जाएगा कि प्रतिवादी विषय-वस्तु में हितबद्ध है अथवा हितबद्ध होने का दावा करता है, और वह वादी की मांग का उत्तर देने के लिए बुलाए जाने का दायी है।