Decree :
- Decree is a final and conclusive adjudication that determines the rights and liabilities of the parties involved in a suit.
- It can be passed in both original and appellate jurisdictions.
- It can be executed as it is or enforced through legal means.
- Provisions: Section 2(2) and Order XX Rule 6 of the CPC.
Order :
- An Order is a formal decision made by a court or a judicial authority during the course of the proceedings.
- It can address various matters like interim orders, procedural issues, and ancillary matters.
- It may or may not be final and conclusive.
- Provisions: Section 2(14) and Order XX Rule 1 of the CPC.
Judgment:
- A Judgment is a reasoned decision of the court that contains the findings of facts and law on which the court has based its decision.
- It is typically accompanied by a Decree or Order.
- It explains the rationale behind the court’s decision.
- Provisions: Section 2(9) and Order XX Rule 1 of the CPC.
