Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Chapter IV: Suits in Particular Cases Suits by or against the Government or Public Officers in Their Official Capacity · Ambassadors and envoys
Section 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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