Rule 1 of CPC : Rule 1: Judgment when pronounced.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A property dispute case in a District Court in Mumbai.

Details:

• Parties: Mr. Sharma (Plaintiff) vs. Mr. Verma (Defendant)
• Case: Mr. Sharma claims ownership of a piece of land that Mr. Verma is currently occupying.
• Hearing: The final hearing of the case concluded on January 1, 2023.

Application of Rule 1:

• The judge, after hearing the arguments from both sides, decides to pronounce the judgment.
• The judge announces in open court that the judgment will be pronounced on January 15, 2023.
• Both parties and their lawyers are given due notice of the judgment date.
• On January 15, 2023, the judge pronounces the judgment in open court, ruling in favor of Mr. Sharma.
• The judgment is pronounced within the 30-day period as stipulated by the rule.

Example 2:

Scenario: A commercial contract dispute in a Commercial Court in Delhi.

Details:

• Parties: ABC Pvt. Ltd. (Plaintiff) vs. XYZ Ltd. (Defendant)
• Case: ABC Pvt. Ltd. alleges that XYZ Ltd. breached a contract by failing to deliver goods on time.
• Hearing: The final arguments concluded on February 1, 2023.

Application of Rule 1:

• The judge decides to pronounce the judgment within 90 days as required for commercial cases.
• The judge announces that...

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