Rule 2 of CPC : Rule 2: Court to pronounce judgment on all issues.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A property dispute case is filed in a civil court in Mumbai.

Facts:

• Plaintiff: Mr. Sharma
• Defendant: Mr. Verma
• Issue: Ownership of a piece of land

Issues Raised:

1. Whether the court has jurisdiction to hear the case.
2. Whether Mr. Sharma is the rightful owner of the land.
3. Whether the sale deed presented by Mr. Verma is valid.

Application of Rule 2:

• The court first examines the issue of jurisdiction (Issue 1) because if the court does not have jurisdiction, it cannot proceed with the case.
• The court finds that it does have jurisdiction.
• The court then proceeds to pronounce judgment on all other issues (Issues 2 and 3) to resolve the dispute completely.

Example 2:

Scenario: A breach of contract case is filed in a civil court in Delhi.

Facts:

• Plaintiff: Ms. Gupta
• Defendant: ABC Pvt. Ltd.
• Issue: Non-payment for services rendered

Issues Raised:

1. Whether the suit is barred by limitation (i.e., whether it was filed within the legally allowed time frame).
2. Whether ABC Pvt. Ltd. breached the contract.
3. Whether Ms. Gupta is entitled to damages.

Application of Rule 2:

• The court first examines the issue of limitation (Issue 1) because if the suit is barred by limitation, the case can be disposed of without examining other issues.
• The court finds that the suit is not barred by limitation.
• The court then proceeds to pronounce judgment on all other issues (Issues 2 and 3) to resolve the dispute completely.