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Judgment Debtor (Section 2(10) CPC)

Civil Procedure & Litigation Mechanics

Definition

Any person or entity against whom a civil decree has been passed or an order capable of execution has been made.

Example

In the Madurai recovery suit above, the defaulting borrower against whom the money decree is operational is the judgment debtor whose bank accounts and immovable properties are liable to attachment.