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The Central Government appoints Mr. Sen under Section 85 to defend a suit on behalf of a foreign Ruler. Applications under the Code in that suit are made by Mr. Sen. How does the Code treat him?

He is deemed a recognized agent of the foreign Ruler, by whom appearances, acts and applications under the Code may be made or done on the Ruler's behalf, as provided in Section 85(1) of the Code of Civil Procedure.

  1. AAs an ordinary pleader with no special status
  2. BAs a recognized agent by whom appearances, acts and applications under the Code may be made or done on behalf of the RulerCorrect
  3. CAs a witness only
  4. DAs a court-appointed receiver

Explanation

Section 85(1) states that persons so appointed are deemed to be the recognized agents by whom appearances, acts and applications under the Code may be made or done on behalf of the Ruler. They are not mere pleaders, witnesses or receivers.

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