Rule 6 of CPC : Rule 6: No abatement by reason of death after hearing.
CPC
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
Ramesh filed a civil suit against Suresh for breach of contract. The court heard the case, and both parties presented their arguments. After the hearing was concluded but before the judgment was pronounced, Suresh unfortunately passed away. According to Rule 6 of Order XXII of The Code of Civil Procedure 1908, the case does not abate (i.e., it does not end) due to Suresh's death. The court can still pronounce the judgment, and it will have the same legal effect as if Suresh were still alive.
Example 2:
Meena filed a property dispute case against her neighbor, Rajesh. The court completed the hearing process, and the judge reserved the judgment for a later date. Before the judgment could be pronounced, Meena passed away. Under Rule 6 of Order XXII of The Code of Civil Procedure 1908, the death of Meena does not cause the case to abate. The court can still deliver the judgment, and it will be legally binding as if Meena were alive at the time of the judgment.