This document contains the original judgement from the High Court of Kerala in the case of Krishnamoorthy Rao Vs S Bhanumathi & Anr. The judgement addresses a key legal question: whether a lawsuit filed by a minor without a legal representative (next friend) is invalid or a curable defect. It examines previous rulings and provides a conclusion on the matter, which will be of interest to legal professionals and parties involved in similar cases. The judgement also directs the trial court to expedite the disposal of the original suit.