Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code 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.
Section 32: Minors may sue in certain cases as if of full age.
The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882Central Act · Act 15 of 1882
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Presidency Small Cause Courts Act, 1882 |
|---|---|
| Section | 32 |
| Marginal note | Minors may sue in certain cases as if of full age. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
How this provision has been amended
Taken from the footnotes printed with the provision by the source. Where a footnote names the amending instrument, it is quoted as printed.
- other, Act 5 of 1908. . See now the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (Act 5 of 1908).
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