Decree-Meaning, Definition, Introduction in CPC

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The decree is a word coming from the Latin meaning “to issue a decree “. It is a legal document that can be issued by a monarch, legislature, or executive. It is used mostly in business.

The word “ decree “ appears to have been created by the gothic printing press. It was first used in France in the 1200s to signify that a king had a command set down, or a law that could not be ignored or appealed. Later, it also came to signify a formal and authoritative vocal command, uttered by a government official, such as a judge, a judge advocate, or a commander to subjects. In modern times, “decree” is usually

Meanings of Decree:

Case Law meaning 2011 CLC 820:

Explanation:

Case Law = 2003CLC1959 = PLJ2003KAR.175:

“Any proceedings, which is ongoing by the endowment of a plaint, or which is formed as a suit by any law, also comparable proceedings will be made-up to be a suit”.

©Determination of Rights of Parties:

(d) Regarding all or any of the Matter in Contestation:

Decree Might be categorized into two kinds,

(1) Declaratory decree which isn’t competent of implementation.

Order Rejecting a Plaint:

Determination of Questions under Certain Vittles of C.P.C:

Decree Not Include the Following:

By virtue of section 2 (2), the decree shall not include the following,

Appellate Orders:

Redundancy in Dereliction

Orders of redundancy of the suit, in dereliction of appearance or non-prosecution, aren’t rulings i.e. orders passed under order 9 or 17 of C.P.C.

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