JASWANT SINGH versus GURDEV SINGH & ORS.

JASWANT SINGH versus GURDEV SINGH & ORS.

The compromise dated 27.11.1972, having merged into the decree dated 08.12.1972, is a public document, and its certified copy is admissible without further proof. The decree must be interpreted as per the terms of the compromise. The courts below properly appreciated the terms, and there is no basis for interference by the Supreme Court.

Parties
Appellant: Jaswant Singh; Respondents: Gurdev Singh & Ors.
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
21 October 2011
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Final Disposal After Grant of Leave
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Compromise Decree, Interpretation of Compromise Decree, Public Documents Under Evidence Act
Evidence Law Civil Procedure Admissibility of Compromise Decree Interpretation of Compromise Decree Public Documents Under Evidence Act

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Parties

Jaswant Singh

Appellant

Gurdev Singh & Ors.

Respondents

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Final Disposal After Grant of Leave

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the compromise decree dated 08.12.1972 is admissible as evidence under the Evidence Act, 1872
  2. 2 Whether the decree should be interpreted according to the terms of the compromise dated 27.11.1972

Ratio Decidendi

The compromise dated 27.11.1972, having merged into the decree dated 08.12.1972, is a public document, and its certified copy is admissible without further proof. The decree must be interpreted as per the terms of the compromise. The courts below properly appreciated the terms, and there is no basis for interference by the Supreme Court.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed

Orders

  • No order as to costs