Section O20R2Procedural
Power to pronounce judgment written by judge’s predecessor
Full Text
A Judge shall pronounce a judgment written, but not pronounced, by his predecessor.
Plain English Summary
Directs a successor judge to pronounce a judgment that was written and signed, but left unpronounced, by their predecessor prior to transfer, retirement, or demise.
Key Legal Elements
- Successor Judicial Duty: Mandatory obligation ('shall pronounce') to deliver predecessor's written judgment.
- Avoids Re-Hearing: Saves litigants the enormous expense and delay of re-arguing concluded matters.
Practical Note
Written but Unpronounced Judgments: If a Judge writes and signs a judgment before being transferred but does not pronounce it, the incoming judge simply reads the operative part in open court under Rule 2, validating the adjudication.
हिंदी पाठ
कोई न्यायाधीश अपने पूर्ववर्ती द्वारा लिखे गए किन्तु न सुनाए गए निर्णय को सुनाएगा।