Rule 16 of CPC : Rule 16: Application for execution by transferee of decree.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi obtained a decree from the court stating that his neighbor, Suresh, must pay him Rs. 5 lakhs for damages caused to his property. Ravi later decides to sell this decree to his friend, Anil, for Rs. 4.5 lakhs. Anil, now the transferee of the decree, wants to execute the decree to recover the Rs. 5 lakhs from Suresh. Anil applies to the court for execution of the decree. The court will notify Ravi (the original decree-holder) and Suresh (the judgment-debtor) about Anil's application. The court will hear any objections from Ravi or Suresh before allowing Anil to proceed with the execution.

Example 2:

A decree was passed jointly in favor of two business partners, Priya and Meera, against a debtor, Rajesh, for Rs. 10 lakhs. Priya decides to transfer her interest in the decree to another person, Karan, through a written assignment. Karan now wants to execute the decree to recover the a...

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