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In the context of judicial decisions, appeal is allowed is a formal declaration that the appellate court agrees with the appellant's case, leading to the setting aside or modification of the lower court's order ["LEMBAGA KEMAJUAN JOHOR TENGGARA vs PANTAI MAJU SDN BHD - Court Of Appeal"].
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References:- ["PUNDARIKAKSHA BASU VS SARDAR CHANDA SINGH - Calcutta"]- ["Sai Enterprises VS Debts Recovery Appellate - Allahabad"]- ["LEMBAGA KEMAJUAN JOHOR TENGGARA vs PANTAI MAJU SDN BHD - Court Of Appeal"]
In the complex world of appellate law, certain phrases carry significant weight. One such phrase is 'Appeal is allowed'. If you've ever wondered, how to interpret the phrase 'Appeal is allowed'—does it mean all the grounds in appeal are accepted and the prayer is allowed?—you're not alone. This common question arises frequently among litigants, lawyers, and those navigating court decisions.
This blog post breaks down the legal interpretation of this phrase, drawing from key judgments and providing clarity on its implications. Note: This is general information and not specific legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney for your situation.
The phrase 'Appeal is allowed' is a standard expression in appellate judgments. It signifies that the appellate court has found sufficient grounds to overturn, modify, or set aside the lower court's decision, granting relief to the appellant. Importantly, it does not automatically mean all grounds raised in the appeal are accepted or that every prayer is fully granted.
Instead, it reflects the court's determination that the original decision was incorrect, unjust, or procedurally flawed. As explained in appellate practice, this phrase indicates a positive outcome for the appellant, often leading to orders like remand for fresh hearing or reversal of the lower court's order. Rattan Dev VS Pasam Devi - 2002 6 Supreme 337
Consider the case in document Rattan Dev VS Pasam Devi - 2002 6 Supreme 337, where the appellate court states, 'The appeal is allowed', after finding the first appellate court's failure to consider all evidence. This led to setting aside prior orders and remanding for a fresh hearing. Here, the phrase underscored a substantive finding of flaws in the lower decision, not a blanket acceptance of all appellant arguments. Rattan Dev VS Pasam Devi - 2002 6 Supreme 337
This interpretation aligns with broader appellate principles. For instance, in SAMSURI BAHARUDDIN & ORS vs MOHAMED AZAHARI MATIASIN & ANOTHER APPEAL, the court allowed appeals against a Court of Appeal decision, reinstating the High Court's ruling on advocates' exclusive rights in arbitration under the Advocates Ordinance 1953. The phrase marked the acceptance of the appeals, reversing the intermediate court's error. SAMSURI BAHARUDDIN & ORS vs MOHAMED AZAHARI MATIASIN & ANOTHER APPEAL
Similarly, Auduth Timblo, son of Late Shri Modu Timblo VS Ravi Kant Jaipuria - 2022 Supreme(Bom) 78 illustrates a nuanced application: 'Accordingly, the Appeal is partly allowed in terms of prayer clause (A).'. The court set aside part of an arbitral award due to misconstruction of contract terms under Section 34 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, allowing fresh arbitration on specific claims. This shows 'allowed' can be partial, depending on merits. Auduth Timblo, son of Late Shri Modu Timblo VS Ravi Kant Jaipuria - 2022 Supreme(Bom) 78
Other judgments reinforce that 'Appeal is allowed' hinges on context:
These examples highlight variety: full, partial, or ground-specific allowances, always tied to judicial findings of error.
While generally favorable, 'Appeal is allowed' may not conclude the case on merits. It can signal procedural remand, as in Rattan Dev VS Pasam Devi - 2002 6 Supreme 337, or partial relief, per Auduth Timblo, son of Late Shri Modu Timblo VS Ravi Kant Jaipuria - 2022 Supreme(Bom) 78. In condonation contexts like Bangalore Development Authority, Rep. By Its Commissioner vs State Of Karnataka, By Its Principal Secretary, Department Of Urban Development - 2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 33974, appeals against delay condonation were dismissed for insufficient cause, showing 'allowed' isn't guaranteed. Conversely, Lrs Of Prathvi Raj, S/o Shri Imilal (Since Deceased) vs Legal Representatives Of Late Shri Shiv Kumar, S/o Shri Imilal (Since Deceased) - 2025 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 13257 allowed restoration prioritizing justice over technicalities. Bangalore Development Authority, Rep. By Its Commissioner vs State Of Karnataka, By Its Principal Secretary, Department Of Urban Development - 2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 33974Lrs Of Prathvi Raj, S/o Shri Imilal (Since Deceased) vs Legal Representatives Of Late Shri Shiv Kumar, S/o Shri Imilal (Since Deceased) - 2025 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 13257
Factors influencing interpretation:- Procedural vs. Substantive: Remand for fresh consideration vs. final merits decision.- Partial Allowance: Specific prayers granted, others denied.- Contextual Reading: Always review succeeding orders for precise effect.
For legal practitioners, interpreting 'Appeal is allowed' means recognizing appellate intervention to rectify flaws. When drafting appeals:- Clearly distinguish substantive vs. procedural grounds.- Anticipate remand possibilities.- Use precise language in prayers.
Laypersons facing such judgments should note it typically favors their position but may require further proceedings. In tax or arbitration disputes, as seen in Mital C. Koticha VS Income Tax Officer Ward 5(2) - 2016 Supreme(Guj) 1214 and Auduth Timblo, son of Late Shri Modu Timblo VS Ravi Kant Jaipuria - 2022 Supreme(Bom) 78, it can reopen issues like income classification or contract terms. Mital C. Koticha VS Income Tax Officer Ward 5(2) - 2016 Supreme(Guj) 1214Auduth Timblo, son of Late Shri Modu Timblo VS Ravi Kant Jaipuria - 2022 Supreme(Bom) 78
Understanding this phrase demystifies appellate outcomes, empowering better navigation of legal processes. For personalized guidance, seek professional legal counsel.
References:- Rattan Dev VS Pasam Devi - 2002 6 Supreme 337- SAMSURI BAHARUDDIN & ORS vs MOHAMED AZAHARI MATIASIN & ANOTHER APPEAL- Auduth Timblo, son of Late Shri Modu Timblo VS Ravi Kant Jaipuria - 2022 Supreme(Bom) 78- Mital C. Koticha VS Income Tax Officer Ward 5(2) - 2016 Supreme(Guj) 1214- Commissioner of Income Tax-III VS Bipinchandra K. Bhatia - 2016 Supreme(Guj) 955- Krishnanand VS Deputy Director of Consolidation - 2014 Supreme(SC) 957- Bangalore Development Authority, Rep. By Its Commissioner vs State Of Karnataka, By Its Principal Secretary, Department Of Urban Development - 2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 33974- Lrs Of Prathvi Raj, S/o Shri Imilal (Since Deceased) vs Legal Representatives Of Late Shri Shiv Kumar, S/o Shri Imilal (Since Deceased) - 2025 Supreme(Online)(Raj) 13257
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The writ petition is allowed. ... of these grounds would necessarily mean the consideration of the application on the merits of the grounds on which it is base. ... IV was not accompanied by the original deeds, hence, liable to be rejected, cannot be accepted. We are thus of the view that the appellants' submission that the application of the defendants under Section 8 was liable to be rejected, cannot be accepted.” ... Thus what transpires from the plain reading of Section 21, the phrase#HL_....
We now give our grounds for the decision. ... The appeals are against the decision of the Court of Appeal dated 24 September 2012 which allowed the respondent's appeal with costs by reversing the decision of the High Court given on 26 October 2010. ... [13] The respondent appealed against the decision of the High Court to the Court of Appeal. On 29 September 2012, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal. ... disjunctively by virtue of the word "and" ....
On 29 September 2012, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal. ... We now give our grounds for the decision. ... The appeals are against the decision of the Court of Appeal dated 24 September 2012 which allowed the respondent's appeal with costs by reversing the decision of the High Court given on 26 October 2010. ... read conjunctively and not disjunctively by virtue of the word "and" therein, in light of accepted principles of statutory interpretati....
On 29 September 2012, the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal. ... We now give our grounds for the decision. ... The appeals are against the decision of the Court of Appeal dated 24 September 2012 which allowed the respondent's appeal with costs by reversing the decision of the High Court given on 26 October 2010. ... read conjunctively and not disjunctively by virtue of the word "and" therein, in light of accepted principles of statutory interpretati....
As the point involved is one of construction to be put upon the phrase " any other sufficient reason " used in Rule 1, Order 47, Civil P.C., I have allowed both sides to argue that point. ... So construing it they interpret the words " any other sufficient reason, as meaning a reason sufficient on grounds at least analogous to those specified immediately previously. 6. ... The Latin phrase ejusdem generis" according to Chambers' Twentieth Century Dictionary means of the same kind." The....
The Officers failed to make any argument on appeal about the construction of the phrase “reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs allowed by law.” ... Dartez himself). 9 We thus have two ways to interpret the term allowed by law. ... We need not consider these potential grounds for affirmance. In his cross-appeal, Mr. Dartez also suggests that we might need to suspend our local rule on the confidentiality of settlement negotiations. See ....
... ( 4 ) WE are first to interpret what does this phrase 'erect at their own risk' means. ... The appeal is allowed, the order of the Appeal Court set aside and that of the Trial Court is restored. No order as to costs. ... If, on the other hand, the Landlord has not 'allowed pucca structures to be erected' then the landlord will succeed and he will get a decree for ejectment. The trial court decreed the suit; the appeal court allowed#HL_E....
The learned Single Judge, considering the rival contentions and the material on record, recorded a finding that the scheme has not been substantially implemented and the petition came to be allowed. Being aggrieved, this appeal has been filed. ... Be that as it may, it is important to bear in mind that we are not hearing an application for condonation of delay but sitting in appeal over a discretionary order of the High Court granting the prayer for condonation of delay. ... Be that as it may, it is important to bear in....
Learned counsel for the respondents while vehemently opposing the prayer made by the learned counsel for the appellant, inter alia, submitted that the party cannot be allowed to sleep over his rights for years altogether and thereafter by making allegation against his counsel, would not be entitled for ... Learned counsel while reiterating the grounds as raised in the restoration application, prays for allowing the application under Section 5 of the Limitation Act and restoration of the Regular First Appeal. ... This #HL....
[20] For the above reasons we allow the appeal of the appellant and set aside the Order of the learned JC. We allowed prayers 1, 2, 3 but varied prayer 4 to give the respondent three months to comply. ... Bearing in mind the powers conferred on the State Authority under s 121(1)(a) when it imposes a condition using the phrase " Tanah ini hendaklah ditanam...", it means the land must only be cultivated with the particular crop specified therein. ... [11] As to what is allowed to be cu....
Consequently, the Arbitral Award dated 03.03.2015, rejecting claim no.1 of the Appellants is set aside, leaving the parties free to begin arbitration on claim no.1 afresh, if so advised. Accordingly, the Appeal is partly allowed in terms of prayer clause (A).
Accordingly all the grounds of appeal are allowed and the appeal is allowed." Considering all these facts as discussed above particularly considering the overall conduct of the assessee in dealing with the shares and debentures, we are of the view that the Assessing Officer was perfectly justified in holding the income from sale of shares/certificates is the "income from business" and not "capital gains", as claimed by the assessee. Learned Counsel for the respondent has supported the findings of the Tribunal and has taken this Court to paragraph 6 of the findings as well a....
The grounds of appeal are allowed and the appeal is allowed."
In the circumstances, we are of the view that the appeal deserves to be allowed and is accordingly allowed. The impugned order of the High Court is thus set aside.
Consequently, keeping in view the restricted and limited prayer made by the appellant – DTC, the appeal is allowed. Consequently, keeping in view the restricted and limited prayer made by the appellant – DTC, the appeal is allowed. 7. Assailing the legal sustainability of the order, it is submitted by Mr. Khan that once the order of non-approval is quashed and a conclusion is arrived at by the learned Single Judge that the order of dismissal would be valid with effect from 28th May, 1993, there was no justification to issue a direction for grant of all wag....
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