JUDGEMENT
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(1.) The only issue that arises for consideration is whether the
judgment debtor could have been called for examination when she
resides outside the jurisdiction of this Court. Section 39(4) CPC is
contained in Part I of the CPC which contains the substantive law while
the Rules and Orders is to be found in Part II CPC which deals with the procedure to be followed in execution. As Section 39(4) CPC bars
execution against person or property and Order 21 Rule 41(1) and 41(2)
lays the procedure for execution under Part II the bar imposed by the
substantive provisions of law cannot be overridden by the Rules.
Reliance is placed on 2012 AIR(Cal) 26 and (2012) 4 CHN 386.
(2.) Inherent lack of jurisdiction cannot be waived or acquiesced and
therefore no order can be passed on this application.
(3.) Counsel for the decree holder submits that the examination has
been made in aid of execution of decree. It is not execution itself. (2012)
4 CHN 386 is distinguishable on facts. Section 21(3) CPC makes it clear
that at the first opportunity an objection must be raised. Rs. 50,000/-
has been paid pursuant to order dated 14.6.2013. It is not a case of
inherent lack of jurisdiction as held in 1962 AIR(SC) 199 to make the
execution application a nullity. There is no bar to grant of injunction
therefore such orders can be passed and thereafter the execution
proceedings transferred. The conduct of the parties must be considered.;
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