1. Judgement & Order Writing – A Prelude

2. Orders/Judgments Civil Criminal Judicial Executive / Revenue
Judicial (Penal)
Executive (Preventive)
Wider Scope
Covers both Private+ State related Disputes
Narrow Scope
Mostly Covers State specific disputes

3. Civil and Revenue Judgments
Covered under Order XX CPC;
Time stipulation:-
At once after hearing;
Whenever practicable at the earliest, within the 30 days;
Delivery Ordinarily not a day beyond 60 days;
Notification of Parties required (R.1);

4. Contents of Civil / Revenue Judgments
Introduction - Provisions of Law attracted / Gist of relief required/claimed;
Description of facts;
Abstract of contentions arising;
Specific Issues /Points for determination;

5. Contents of Civil / Revenue Judgments - II
Summaries of both sides’ Evidences:-
Mention of witnesses examined;
Reference to prominent statements given;
Reference to vital Exhibits;
Decision on issues individually;
Final verdict;
Operative portion;

6. Judgments in Criminal Trials – I
Mention of offences involved, with summary of allegations leading to Charge / Plea;
Summary of Prosecution evidences;
Summary of defence evidence if any, likewise;

7. Judgments in Criminal Trials – II
If not, observation of defence case through Cross- Examination / Answers of Accused U/S.313;
Specific mention of some very Prominent questions of fact, if arising;
Decision - Guilty / Not Guilty;

8. Judgments in Criminal Trials – III
7.Operative portion
Finding (quote relevant Section)
Acquittal
Discharge of Surety
Release forthwith
Conviction
Custody Order
Direct Supply of Judgment’s Copy Free of cost
Order on Case Property;
Order on Bail application, if convicted;

9. Orders in Criminal Cases (Preventive)
Introduction - Provisions of Law attracted / Gist of relief required / claimed;
Description of facts;
Abstract of contentions arising;
Specific Issues /Points for determination;
Summary of Prosecution Evidences;
Preliminary Action – if needed

10. Orders in Criminal Cases (Preventive) -II
Summary of defence evidence if any, likewise;
Prominent coverage / description of official reports forming basis of Final Order;
Decision;
Operative portion;

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