Section 32

Minors may sue in certain cases as if of full age.

The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882

  • Act 15 of 1882
  • Ministry of Law and Justice
  • Department of Justice
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to the Courts of Small Causes established in the Presidency-towns.

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    Notwithstanding anything contained in the 1Code of Civil Procedure (14 of 1882) as applied by this Act, any minor may institute a suit for any sum of money, not exceeding five hundred rupees, which may be due to him under section 70 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 (9 of 1872), for wages or piece work or for work as a servant, in the same manner as if he were of full age.

Notes

1. See now the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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