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By accepting the parties’ admission of signatures, the Delhi HC declared the 1994-95 promissory notes genuine, invoking Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act. The decision confirms that statutory presumption of authenticity trumps handwriting doubts, guiding future forgery challenges.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that a first appeal under Section 96 of the CPC cannot be limited to selected questions; the appellate court must adjudicate every point contested in the lower decree. This ensures comprehensive review and prevents piecemeal litigation in property disputes. Parties to first appeals must now raise all grievances at the appellate stage.
The Supreme Court ruled that a single appeal filed under Section 96 of the CPC can be maintained to contest a common judgment dismissing two separate suits filed by the same plaintiff. This eliminates the need for separate appeals, reducing litigation time and cost for litigants. The holding applies to all civil parties seeking to appeal consolidated judgments.
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.