Preliminary Decree And Final Decree In CPC

In daily parlance, certain words appear to be familiar, but their purport, import and subtlety need to be understood, which requires extensive knowledge, skill of interpretation and ability to grasp the context. A layperson may find it difficult to understand the subtlety and the nuances of the words, but such ignorance is not excusable for a professional, particularly for a practicing lawyer. One word that often appears in legal proceedings or legal documents is 'decree', (Pharmaana in Hindi). Though 'decree' appears to be simple to understand, it is complex and requires to be understood in the context it is being used.

What is a Decree?

In earlier times, Kings passed decrees. Later society evolved and presently in democratic countries, the role of dispute resolution has been granted to the judiciary and the adjudication of disputes is the exclusive prerogative of Courts of law. After adjudication of disputes, Courts pass a final order or decree. Thus, we can