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JUDGEMENT

 JUDGEMENT


Section 2(9) of the Code defines 'judgment'. According to it judgment means a statement given by the judge on the grounds of decree or order. In other words, judgment contains the set of reasoning, application of law to the facts and the determination of such rights. It must reflect the applicability of judicial mind.

Order 20 Rule 1 lays down that the court after the case has been heard shall pronounce the judgment. The court may pronounce the judgment at once or may fix a future date for pronouncing a judgment. Ordinarily, if a future date is fixed for pronouncing judgment, it shall not be more than thirty days from the date on which the hearing was concluded. Rule 4 further provides that judgment of Small Causes Court shall contain points of determination and the decision and judgment of courts other than Small Causes Court shall contain the following:-

  • Concise statement of the case 
  • Points for determination
  • Decision and reasons for such decision

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