4 Most Important Differences between “Judgment” and “Decree” are mentioned below:
Judgment:
1. Sub-section (9) of Section 2 defines “Judgment”.
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2. Rules 1 to 5 of Order-2 deal with judgment.
3. Section 33: Judgment and Decree:
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The Court, after the case has been heard, shall pronounce judgment, and on such judgment a decree shall follow. The judgment contemplates a stage prior to passing of a decree or order.
4. There are no such types of judgment.
Decree:
ADVERTISEMENTS:
1. Sub-section (2) of Section 2 defines “Decree”. .
2. Rules 6 to 20 of 0rder-20 deal with decree.
3. After the pronouncement of the judgment, a decree shall follow.
4. There are five types of decree recognised by the Code,—
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(a) A preliminary decree;
(b) A final decree;
(c) A decree which is party preliminary and partly final;
(d) An order rejecting a plaint;
(e) Determination of a question within Sec. 47 or Sec. 144.
