CPC Section 82: Execution of decree
Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 · Part 4: Suits in Particular Cases
82. Execution of decree.— [(1) Where, in a suit by or against the Government or by or against a public officer in respect of any act purporting to be done by him in his official capacity, a decree is passed against the Union of India or a State or, as the case may be, the public officer, such decree shall not be executed except in accordance with the provisions of sub-section (2).]
(2) Execution shall not be issued on any such decree unless it remains unsatisfied for the period of three months computed from the date of [such decree]. [(3) The provisions of sub-sections (1) and (2) shall apply in relation to an order or award as they apply in relation to a decree, if the order or award—
(a) is passed or made against [the Union of India] or a State or a public officer in respect of any such act as aforesaid, whether by a Court or by any other authority; and
(b) is capable of being executed under the provisions of this Code or of any other law for the time being in force as if it were a decree.] [S UITS BY A LIENS A ND BY OR A GAINST F OREIGN R ULERS, A MBASSADORS AND E NVOYS ]
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Other sections in this chapter
- 79. Suits by or against Government
- 80. Notice
- 81. Exemption from arrest and personal appearance
- 83. When aliens may sue
- 84. When foreign States may sue
- 85. Persons specially appointed by Government to prosecute or defend on behalf of foreign Rulers
- 86. Suits against foreign Rulers, Ambassadors and Envoys
- 87. Style of foreign Rulers as parties to suits
- 87A. Definitions of “foreign State” and “Ruler”
- 87B. Application of sections 85 and 86 to Rulers of former Indian States
- 88. Where interpleader-suit may be instituted