4 Major Differences between "Reference" and "Appeal"

4 Major Differences between “Reference” and “Appeal” are mentioned below:

Reference:

1. Section 113 and Order 46 deal with reference.

2. The power to seek reference is vested in the subordinate Courts

3. Reference is made by subordinate Courts to the High Court.

4. Reference is always made to the High Court.

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Appeal:

1. Sections 96 to 112 and Orders 41 to 45 deal with first appeals and second appeals.

2. The right of appeal is a right conferred on the suitor

3. Appeal is referred by the party of the suit.

4. An appeal can be filed to a superior court which needs not be necessarily be a High Court, i.e. appeal from District Munsiff Magistrate’s Court/Subordinate Judge s Court to the District Judge’s Court, and an appeal from the District Judge’s Court to High Court.