Findings and evidence to be put on record. Objections to findings
Full Text
(1) Such evidence and findings shall form part of the record in the suit; and either party may, within a time to be fixed by the Appellate Court, present a memorandum of objections to any finding.
(2) Determination of appeal.—After the expiration of the period so fixed for presenting such memorandum the Appellate Court shall proceed to determine the appeal.
Plain English Summary
Provides that evidence and findings returned under Rule 25 become part of the record, gives parties an opportunity to file a memorandum of objections within fixed time, and directs final determination of the appeal thereafter.
Key Legal Elements
- Record Integration: Evidence and findings transmitted under Rule 25 form part of the appeal record.
- Right to File Objections: Either party can present written objections against the trial court's findings within the time fixed by the appellate court.
- Appellate Court Not Bound: Findings returned under Rule 25 are not final; appellate court can accept, reject, or modify them.
- Final Determination (Sub-rule 2): Court hears final arguments on the whole appeal along with the objections.
Practical Note
Procedure upon Receipt of Findings under Rule 25: 1. Objections to Findings: When the lower court returns findings under Rule 25, the advocate must request time to inspect the evidence and file a comprehensive memorandum of objections under Rule 26(1). If no objections are filed, the party may be precluded from assailing the findings during final arguments (State of U.P. v. Ram Swarup, 1974 4 SCC 764). 2. Appellate Independence: The appellate court is not bound by the findings of the trial court on the remitted issues; it must independently assess the evidence recorded during the remand along with the objections.
हिंदी पाठ
(1) ऐसा साक्ष्य और निष्कर्ष वाद के अभिलेख का भाग होंगे; और कोई भी पक्षकार, अपीलीय न्यायालय द्वारा नियत किए जाने वाले समय के भीतर, किसी निष्कर्ष के प्रति आक्षेपों का ज्ञापन प्रस्तुत कर सकेगा।
(2) अपील का अवधारण—ऐसा ज्ञापन प्रस्तुत करने के लिए इस प्रकार नियत कालावधि के अवसान के पश्चात अपीलीय न्यायालय अपील का अवधारण करने के लिए अग्रसर होगा।