Union Bank of India v Khader International Construction (2001)

CPC & Limitation Act · Inherent Powers & Interlocutory Orders (ss.148–151, s.94)

Facts.

A public limited company applied to sue as an indigent person under Order 33; the bank objected that “person” meant only a natural person.

Issue.

Can a company or juristic person be an “indigent person” under Order 33?

Held.

Yes — Order 33 is an enabling, access-to-justice provision, and a company that cannot pay the court fee can sue as an indigent person.

Why it matters.

It widens the reach of Order 33 and is the standard authority on who qualifies as an indigent person.

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