Court to inform parties as to where an appeal lies in cases where parties are not represented by pleaders
Full Text
Except where both the parties are represented by pleaders, the Court shall, when it pronounces its judgment in a case subject to appeal, inform the parties present in Court as to the Court to which an appeal lies and the period of limitation for the filing of such appeal and place on record the information so given to the parties.
Plain English Summary
Mandates the Court to verbally inform unrepresented litigants present at judgment pronouncement of the designated appellate court and the applicable limitation period, recording the advice on the order sheet.
Key Legal Elements
- Protects Litigants-in-Person: Ensures access to justice for self-represented citizens.
- Mandatory Disclosures: Designated appellate forum + statutory limitation period.
- Placed on Record: Presiding judge must make an endorsement in the order sheet.
Practical Note
Condonation of Delay on Non-Compliance: If an unrepresented party files an appeal after limitation expires, counsel can invoke the trial court's failure to comply with Order XX Rule 5A CPC as sufficient cause under Section 5 of the Limitation Act.
हिंदी पाठ
सिवाय वहां के जहां दोनों पक्षकारों का प्रतिनिधित्व प्लीडरों द्वारा किया जाता है, न्यायालय, जब वह अपील के अधीन किसी मामले में अपना निर्णय सुनाता है, तो न्यायालय में उपस्थित पक्षकारों को यह सूचित करेगा कि अपील किस न्यायालय में होगी और ऐसी अपील दाखिल करने की परिसीमा काल (Period of limitation) क्या है, तथा पक्षकारों को इस प्रकार दी गई सूचना को अभिलेख पर रखेगा।