Under Order 4 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the

court has discretion to add, substitute, or remove parties:

A At any time and at any stage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

B Only at the commencement of the suit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

C At any stage of the suit, if deemed necessary for complete adjudication Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

D Only with the consent of all parties Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

E After the judgment is delivered Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Order 4, Rule 2 provides that the court may at any stage of the suit add, substitute, or remove a party if it appears that a party is not properly or sufficiently named or that the party has been improperly joined. This discretion must be exercised to ensure complete and effective adjudication of disputes. The discretion exists at all stages, including before judgment. [Citation: Order 4, Code of Civil Procedure, 1908]

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