CPC Section 84: When foreign States may sue
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Part 4: Suits in Particular Cases
84. When foreign States may sue.—A foreign State may sue in any competent Court:
Provided that the object of the suit is to enforce a private right vested in the Ruler of such State or in any officer of such State in his public capacity.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 79. Suits by or against Government
- 80. Notice
- 81. Exemption from arrest and personal appearance
- 82. Execution of decree
- 83. When aliens may sue
- 85. Persons specially appointed by Government to prosecute or defend on behalf of foreign Rulers
- 86. Suits against foreign Rulers, Ambassadors and Envoys
- 87. Style of foreign Rulers as parties to suits
- 87A. Definitions of “foreign State” and “Ruler”
- 87B. Application of sections 85 and 86 to Rulers of former Indian States
- 88. Where interpleader-suit may be instituted