(1.) IN this Reference, we are required by the learned Single Judge to answer the following two questions framed by him:
(2.) INDEED, the learned Judge (R. C. Lahoti, J.) was confronted with the question of maintainability of revision and decisions were cited before him by both sides. He found conflicting views expressed by this Court in the decisions cited and felt compelled to make a Reference. As regards facts, suffice to say this much for the purpose of disposal of this Reference that in the revision, an order passed by learned Additional District Judge under Order 41, Rule 3a, Civil Procedure Code was challenged. By that order, the Court below had allowed the application of the defendant/appellant made under section 5, Limitation Act; and delay in filing the appeal was condoned. Evidently, that appeal is awaiting final decision on merits.
(3.) SECTION 115, Civil Procedure Code has been amended locally by M. P. Act No. 29 of 1984. Indeed, the following provision has been substituted in its place: