Rule 2 of CPC : Rule 2: Grounds which may be taken in appeal.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rajesh filed a civil suit against his neighbor, Suresh, for encroaching on his property. The trial court ruled in favor of Suresh, and Rajesh decided to appeal the decision. In his memorandum of appeal, Rajesh listed three grounds for his objection: (1) the trial court misinterpreted the property boundaries, (2) the trial court ignored key evidence, and (3) the trial court was biased.

During the appeal hearing, Rajesh's lawyer wanted to introduce a new ground of objection, claiming that the trial court judge had a conflict of interest. According to Rule 2 of Order XLI of the Code of Civil Procedure 1908, Rajesh's lawyer could not introduce this new ground without the leave (permission) of the appellate court. The appellate court, however, is not limited to the grounds listed in the memorandum of appeal and can consider other relevant issues if they arise during the hearing.

In this case, the appellate court de...

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