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Grave Illegality in Appellate Remand: High Court of Rajasthan Orders Reassessment on Merits

07 May 2024 8:19 AM

By: Admin


Justice Madan Gopal Vyas emphasizes adherence to proper judicial procedure in overturning appellate court's remand decision.

The High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at Jodhpur, presided over by Justice Madan Gopal Vyas, has overturned a decision by the Additional District Judge No.1, Nagaur, that remanded a land dispute case back to the trial court. The High Court found that the appellate court committed a "grave illegality" by remanding the case without sufficient reasoning and directed the appellate court to decide the appeal on its merits.

In this case, the respondents, Babulal and Mithu Ram, filed a suit seeking a declaration and permanent injunction against the Municipal Council Nagaur, alleging that the council was attempting to sell their land (Khasra No.53) to third parties and dispossess them. The trial court initially dismissed their suit, but the respondents appealed. The appellate court partially allowed the appeal, setting aside the trial court’s judgment and remanding the case for fresh consideration of oral and documentary evidence. The Municipal Council Nagaur then appealed this decision to the High Court.

Improper Use of Remand Power:

The High Court highlighted the improper application of the remand powers by the appellate court under Order 43 Rule 1(u) read with Section 107 CPC. Justice Vyas noted that the appellate court failed to specify the issues to be tried upon remand and did not provide adequate reasons for why a remand was necessary when sufficient evidence was already on record.

Justice Vyas clarified the legal standards for remand under Rules 23, 23A, and 24 of Order 41 CPC, emphasizing that an appellate court should only remand a case when it is necessary for justice and not merely to re-evaluate the same evidence. The judgment states: "A remand of the case to the trial court is not permissible, when the evidence on record covers the material for adjudication of every issue involved in the suit."

The High Court's decision focused on ensuring that appellate courts exercise their remand powers judiciously and only in circumstances where additional evidence or reconsideration of specific issues is genuinely required. Justice Vyas quoted previous rulings to reinforce this point, including the Kerala High Court's decision in Gopalakrishnan v. V. Ponnappan and the Allahabad High Court's decision in Prem Raj &Ors. v. Nagar Palika.

Justice Vyas remarked: "The reason as to why the learned appellate Court has remanded the matter back to learned trial Court to decide it afresh after considering documentary and oral evidence is conspicuously missing in the impugned judgment."

The High Court's decision mandates the appellate court to reassess the appeal on its merits, providing a significant precedent for the appropriate use of remand powers. This ruling emphasizes the judiciary's role in ensuring fair and efficient legal processes, potentially influencing how similar cases are handled in the future.

Case Title: Municipal Council Nagaur vs. Babulal and Mithu Ram

 

Date of Decision: 29/05/2024

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