Rule 52 of CPC : Rule 52: Attachment of property in custody of Court or public officer.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: Ramesh wins a lawsuit against Suresh and obtains a decree for Rs. 10 lakhs. Suresh has a fixed deposit of Rs. 5 lakhs in a nationalized bank, which is currently under the custody of the bank (a public officer).

Application of Rule 52: Ramesh's lawyer files an application in the court that issued the decree, requesting the attachment of Suresh's fixed deposit. The court issues a notice to the bank, instructing it to hold the fixed deposit and any interest accruing on it, subject to further orders from the court. The bank, upon receiving the notice, freezes the fixed deposit and informs the court of compliance.

Example 2:

Scenario: Priya wins a lawsuit against her business partner, Anil, and obtains a decree for Rs. 15 lakhs. Anil has shares worth Rs. 7 lakhs in a company, which are currentl...

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