Case Law Analysis
|Andhra Pradesh High Court
Order 33 CPC | Family Income Must Be Assessed Holistically for Indigency Determination: Andhra Pradesh HC
The Andhra Pradesh High Court ruled that a litigant’s eligibility for indigent status under Order 33 CPC cannot be denied solely based on daily wages and a family member’s salary. The court emphasized that financial capacity must be assessed holistically, considering the family’s basic needs and economic realities, not just isolated income sources. This decision reinforces the principle that court fee exemptions should be granted based on genuine financial hardship, ensuring access to justice for economically disadvantaged litigants.