4 Most Important Differences between Judgment and Decree

4 Most Important Differences between “Judgment” and “Decree” are mentioned below:

Judgment:

1. Sub-section (9) of Section 2 defines “Judgment”.

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:

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,—

(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.