(1) Where a suit has been instituted on behalf of the minor by his next friend, the Court may, at any stage of the suit, either of its own motion or on the application of any defendant, and for reasons to be recorded, order the next friend to give security for the payment of all costs incurred or likely to be incurred by the defendant.
(2) Where such a suit is instituted by an indigent person, the security shall include the court-fees payable to the Government.
(3) The provisions of rule 2 of Order XXV shall, so far as may be, apply to a suit where the Court makes an order under this rule directing security to be furnished.
Order XXXII Rule 1 CPC Minor to sue by next friend
Order XXXII Rule 2 CPC Where suit is instituted without next friend, plaint to be taken off the file
Order XXXII Rule 2a CPC Security to be furnished by next friend when so ordered
Order XXXII Rule 3 CPC Guardian for the suit to be appointed by Court for minor defendants
Order XXXII Rule 4 CPC Who may act as next friend or be appointed guardian for the suit
Order XXXII Rule 5 CPC Representation of minor by next friend or guardian for the suit
Order XXXII Rule 7 CPC Agreement or compromise by next friend or guardian for the suit