All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 19-XIX Previous Year Question Papers with Answers

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Maya files a suit in Court A for the recovery of a sum of money from her neighbour, Neha. During the proceedings, Neha requests that a third party? Seema, be added to the suit, as Seema is allegedly liable for the debt. Maya objects, claiming that Seema is not a necessary party. Court A then reviews the application and decides that Seema should indeed be included as a defendant.

Which principle of the CPC is applied in this situation?

A: Order 1, Rule 10 - Joinder and Substitution of Parties
B: Order 7, Rule 11 - Rejection of Plaint
C: Order 5 - Service of Summons
D: Order 6, Rule 17 - Amendment of Pleadings

The answer is: A