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1. Validity of passing multiple final decrees in a mortgage suit. 2. Impleading subsequent purchaser in final decree proceedings. 3. Application of principle of res judicata. 4. Interpretation of Section 146 of the Civil Procedure Code. Analysis: Issue 1: Validity of passing multiple final decrees The judgment addressed the contention that there cannot be two final decrees in a mortgage suit. The court clarified that Order 34 of the Civil Procedure Code allows for the passing of both preliminary and final decrees in mortgage cases. It emphasized that the defendants, in this case, had not complied with the provisions of the preliminary decree, indicating that the suit had not been completely disposed of. Therefore, the court concluded that there is no prohibition on passing more than one final decree in such circumstances. Issue 2: Impleading subsequent purchaser The judgment discussed the process of impleading a subsequent purchaser in final decree proceedings. It outlined the sequence of events where the subsequent purchaser filed applications to be impleaded in the proceedings, which were contested by the respondents. Despite objections, the District Munsif allowed the subsequent purchaser to be impleaded and passed a final decree. The subsequent purchaser's right to participate in the proceedings was upheld, leading to the dismissal of the appeal against the final decree. Issue 3: Application of principle of res judicata The judgment referred to the principle of res judicata, emphasizing that parties are bound by previous court decisions within the same litigation. It cited relevant case law to support the application of this principle, highlighting that failure to challenge previous orders prevents parties from re-agitating the same points. The court noted that the appellant had not questioned certain orders, and therefore, they were bound by the principle of res judicata. Issue 4: Interpretation of Section 146 of the Civil Procedure Code The judgment analyzed Section 146 of the Civil Procedure Code, which allows proceedings to be taken by or against any person claiming under another. It referenced a Supreme Court decision to interpret the liberal construction of this section to facilitate the exercise of rights by assignees. The court concluded that empowering the assignee decree holder to participate in the final decree proceedings aligned with the objective of Section 146, advancing justice and ensuring a fair process. In conclusion, the High Court upheld the decisions of the lower courts, dismissing the appeal and confirming the orders and decrees passed in the final decree proceedings. The judgment provided a detailed analysis of the legal principles surrounding the issues raised in the case, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the court's reasoning and decision.
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