REPRESENTATIVE SUITS (GROUP ACTIONS) - Order I Rule 8 CPC
Where several plaintiffs claim a right to relief against one defendant or several defendants jointly and such persons have the same interest in the subject matter of the suit then a member of them may sue on behalf of all.
They are actions normally filed against a public or a particular social group, trade union, local authority or in declaratory actions against the Government.
The persons suing are known as Representatives. Before they file the suit they must first obtain a representation order by filing an Application (chamber summons) and Notice must be given in Mass Newspaper to invite objections.
If there is no objection the court will grant the Representation Order. Judgment given out of a representative suit shall bind all the parties.
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