Rule 69 of CPC : Rule 69: Adjournment or stoppage of sale.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ajay owes Rs. 5 lakhs to Vijay and has not repaid the amount despite a court decree. Vijay initiates the process to sell Ajay's property to recover the debt.

Application of Rule 69:

1. Adjournment by Court: The court schedules the sale of Ajay's property for the 15th of March. However, on the 14th of March, Ajay's lawyer requests an adjournment due to a family emergency. The court, using its discretion, adjourns the sale to the 30th of March.
2. Adjournment by Officer: On the 30th of March, the officer conducting the sale finds that the weather is extremely bad, making it difficult for bidders to attend. The officer records the reason and adjourns the sale to the 5th of April.
3. Proclamation Requirement: Since the adjournment is for more than 30 days, a fresh proclamation of the sale is required unless Ajay consents to waive this requirement. ...

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