This document contains the full judgment from the Bombay High Court case of Somnath vs Tipanna Ramchandra Jannu, dated 20 October 1972. It details a legal dispute where the plaintiff, alleged to be of unsound mind, sued through his wife as next friend. The judgment focuses on the procedural requirements for filing a suit on behalf of someone deemed mentally incapable, specifically addressing whether a preliminary inquiry into the plaintiff's mental state is required before admitting the plaint. This is essential reading for legal professionals and students interested in civil procedure and cases involving individuals of unsound mind.