Rule 31 of CPC : Rule 31: Decree for specific movable property.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi lent his antique watch to his friend Suresh for a special occasion. After the event, Suresh refused to return the watch despite multiple requests. Ravi decided to take legal action and obtained a decree from the court for the return of his specific movable property, the antique watch.

The court ordered the execution of the decree by seizing the watch from Suresh and delivering it back to Ravi. If Suresh still refused to comply, the court could detain Suresh in civil prison or attach his other properties until he obeyed the decree.

Example 2:

Meena sold her rare painting to Rajesh, but Rajesh failed to pay the agreed amount. Meena filed a lawsuit and obtained a decree for the return of the painting. The court ordered the seizure of the painting from Rajesh's possession.

If Rajesh did not comply within three months, the court could sell the attached property (the painting) and use the proceeds to compensate Meena. If the painting was sold for more than the amount Rajesh owed, the remaining balance would be returned to Rajesh upon his application.

Example 3:

Anita won a court case against her business partner, who was supposed to return a specific piece of machinery to her. The court issued a decree for the return of the machinery. The court officials went to seize the machinery from the partner's warehouse.

If the partner did not comply within three months, Anita could apply to have the machinery sold. The court would then sell the machinery and compensate Anita with the proceeds. If the machinery was sold for more than the amount specified in the decree, the excess amount would be given back to the partner.

Example 4:

Vikram borrowed a valuable book from his colleague, Priya, and refused to return it. Priya took the matter to court and obtained a decree for the return of the book. The court ordered the seizure of the book from Vikram's possession.

If Vikram did not return the book within three months, the court could sell the book and compensate Priya with the proceeds. If the book was sold for more than the amount specified in the decree, the remaining balance would be returned to Vikram upon his application.