CPC · Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

Section 91 CPC

Public nuisances and other wrongful acts affecting the public

Procedure & effect

1 ,2[(1) In the case of a public nuisance or other wrongful act affecting, or likely to affect, the public, a suit for a declaration and injunction or for such other relief as may be appropriate in the circumstances of the case, may be instituted,

(a) by the Advocate-General, or

(b) with the leave of the Court, by two or more persons, even though no special damage has been caused to such persons by reason of such public nuisance or other wrongful act.]

(2) Nothing in this section shall be deemed to limit or otherwise affect any right of suit which may exist independently of its provisions.

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FAQ — Section 91 CPC

Section 91 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) deals with “Public nuisances and other wrongful acts affecting the public”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

1 ,2[(1) In the case of a public nuisance or other wrongful act affecting, or likely to affect, the public, a suit for a declaration and injunction or for such other relief as may be appropriate in the circumstances of the case, may be instituted, (a) by the Advocate-General, or (b) with the leave of the Court, by two or more persons, even though no special damage has been caused to such persons by reason of such public nuisance or other wrongful act.] (2) Nothing in this section shall be dee

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