Preparation of decree
Full Text
(1) Every endeavour shall be made to ensure that the decree is drawn up as expeditiously as possible and, in any case, within fifteen days from the date on which the judgment is pronounced.
(2) An appeal may be preferred against the decree without filing a copy of the decree and in such a case the copy made available to the party by the court shall for the purposes of rule 1 of Order XLI be treated as the decree. But as soon as the decree is drawn, the judgment shall cease to have the effect of a decree for the purposes of execution or for any other purpose.
Plain English Summary
Commands drawing up of the formal decree within 15 days of judgment pronouncement, permitting aggrieved parties to prefer an appeal under Order XLI Rule 1 relying solely on the judgment copy without awaiting the formal decree.
Key Legal Elements
- 15-Day Statutory Deadline: Expedition in drawing formal decree sheet.
- Appeal Without Formal Decree Copy (Sub-rule 2): Eliminates delay in seeking interim stay in High Court / Appellate Court.
- Automatic Cessation: Judgment ceases to operate as a decree once the formal decree is signed.
Practical Note
Filing Appeals under Order XX Rule 6A CPC: 1. Fast-Track Stay Motions: When trial court dismisses your defence and decrees possession, do not wait months for the decree sheet to be drawn. Obtain a certified copy of the judgment and file the First Appeal immediately citing Order XX Rule 6A(2) CPC seeking an interim stay of demolition/eviction. 2. Crucial Limitation Caveat: When the formal decree is eventually signed, file a certified copy in the pending appeal to complete the appellate record.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) यह सुनिश्चित करने का हर संभव प्रयास किया जाएगा कि डिक्री यथासंभव शीघ्र और, किसी भी दशा में, निर्णय सुनाए जाने की तारीख से पंद्रह (15) दिन के भीतर तैयार कर ली जाए।
(2) डिक्री की प्रति दाखिल किए बिना डिक्री के विरुद्ध अपील की जा सकेगी और ऐसी दशा में न्यायालय द्वारा पक्षकार को उपलब्ध कराई गई निर्णय की प्रति को आदेश 41 के नियम 1 के प्रयोजनों के लिए डिक्री माना जाएगा। किन्तु जैसे ही डिक्री तैयार हो जाती है, निर्णय निष्पादन या किसी अन्य प्रयोजन के लिए डिक्री का प्रभाव रखना समाप्त कर देगा।