KOK SINGH versus DEOKABAI

The High Court was competent to pass a decree enforcing a charge against the property in favour of the respondent notwithstanding that she did not appeal against the trial court's decree, as permitted by Order XLI, Rule 33 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The previous statutory bar on enforcing such a charge over occupancy tenancy did not apply as it had been repealed before the passing of the decree.

Parties: Appellant: Kok Singh; Respondent: Deokabai
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 10 December 1975
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From Madhya Pradesh High Court, First Appeal No. 24 of 1969
Outcome: Appeal dismissed with costs.
Legal Topics: Enforcement of Charge, Occupancy Tenancy, Appellate Powers

Civil Procedure Property Law Enforcement of Charge Occupancy Tenancy Appellate Powers

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Parties

Kok Singh

Appellant

Deokabai

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Supreme Court Appeal From Madhya Pradesh High Court, First Appeal No. 24 of 1969

Legal Issues

1 Whether the High Court was competent to pass a decree for enforcement of a charge when no appeal was filed by the respondent against the trial court's decree.
2 Whether a decree could be passed creating a charge on property held as occupancy tenancy.

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs.

Orders

Decree of the High Court upheld; enforcement of charge in favour of respondent confirmed.