Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE – Parties to an Action – Who Is a Necessary Party and Effect of Non-Joinder

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

A necessary party is indispensable for effectual adjudication. The court cannot completely settle the dispute without them. Non-joinder of a necessary party may be fatal. The principle applies to all civil proceedings. The court may order joinder of a necessary party. The party whose joinder…

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