APCRPCO Section 142 : Time for Delivery of Judgment
Act
Summary
Section 142 of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Rules Of Practice And Circular Orders, 1990, outlines the timeline for delivering judgments in court. After a case is heard, the judgment must be pronounced in open court within thirty to sixty days. A fair copy of the judgment is to be prepared within five days of pronouncement. Parties can request a typewritten copy, which will be provided upon payment of applicable charges, with specific details recorded on the copy.
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Explanation using Example
Example 1: Timely Pronouncement of Judgment
Introduction: In a civil dispute between Mr. Rao and Ms. Sharma regarding a property boundary, the court concludes the hearing on January 1st.
Application: According to Section 142(1) of the Andhra Pradesh Civil Rules Of Practice And Circular Orders, 1990, the court must pronounce the judgment in open court either immediately or within a practicable time frame. If the judgment is to be pronounced later, it should be within 30 days, and not ordinarily beyond 60 days from the conclusion of the hearing.
Outcome: The court schedules the pronouncement for January 25th, within the 30-day window. Both parties are notified of this date. If the court fails to pronounce the judgment within 60 days without valid reasons, it may face procedural scrutiny, and the parties might seek intervention for undue delay.
Conclusion: Compliance ensures timely justice and maintains the integrity of the judicial process. Non-compliance could lead to appeals or administrative actions against the court.
Example 2: Preparation and Delivery of Judgment Copies
Introduction: After the judgment in a contested small cause suit between Mr. Kumar and...
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