#Decree

A Gujarat High Court ruled that under Section 96 of the CPC a first appeal may be filed against only a single decree, barring a combined challenge to both the suit decree and the counter-claim decree. Litigants must file separate appeals for each decree, reinforcing procedural compliance in civil appeals.

The Madras High Court ruled that an order rejecting a plaint under Order VII Rule 11 CPC constitutes a decree under Section 2(2) CPC, making an appeal under Section 96 the exclusive remedy. Litigants cannot seek revision under Article 227, emphasizing the need for prompt action to avoid limitation bars.