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Lost a Civil Appeal in Faridabad — Second Appeals, Revisions and Article 227 Petitions in the High Court

Last updated: 2 October 2026 · Reflects the BNS/BNSS, 2023 · By Advocate Manish Sharma · General legal information, not legal advice

In short: After a first appeal is decided by the District Judge, Faridabad, a regular second appeal lies to the Punjab & Haryana High Court within 90 days, but only on a substantial question of law under Section 100 CPC. Interim orders are challenged by revision under Section 115 or a petition under Article 227. Advocate Manish Sharma prepares these from Chamber 363, Sector 12.

This guide explains the route from a Faridabad civil court to the High Court, what a substantial question of law is, when a revision or Article 227 petition fits, and the time limits.

What is the route from a Faridabad civil court to the High Court?

Order	Remedy	Forum and time
Decree of a Civil Judge	First appeal (Section 96 CPC)	District Judge or High Court by value; 30 days to the District Judge, 90 days to the High Court
Decree in first appeal	Regular second appeal (Section 100 CPC)	High Court, 90 days
Interim order without jurisdiction	Civil revision (Section 115 CPC)	High Court, 90 days
Interim order in plain error	Petition under Article 227	High Court, no fixed limit, without delay

What is a substantial question of law?

A substantial question of law is a debatable legal issue that affects the decision, not a re-argument of facts. The High Court admits a second appeal only after framing such a question. Examples: misreading of a document's legal effect, ignoring material evidence, deciding on an issue not pleaded, or wrong placement of the burden of proof. Concurrent findings of fact by two courts are rarely disturbed.

When does a revision or Article 227 petition fit?

A civil revision is a challenge under Section 115 CPC to an order of a subordinate court passed without jurisdiction or with material irregularity, available only where the order, if decided the other way, would have finally disposed of the suit. The supervisory power under Article 227 is wider in reach but used sparingly, to correct patent errors such as refusal to allow an amendment or wrongful closure of evidence.

Can new evidence be filed in appeal?

Only on the limited grounds of Order 41 Rule 27 CPC, for example where the trial court wrongly refused to admit evidence, or the appellate court needs a document to pronounce judgment. A party who simply failed to produce evidence at trial will rarely get a second chance. See civil and recovery cases and property disputes.

How to choose an advocate for this matter in Faridabad

Enrolment: ask for the enrolment number and State Bar Council. Under Section 30 of the Advocates Act, 1961 an enrolled advocate may appear in any court in India.
Forum presence: check appearances before the court concerned on the eCourts portal.
Candour: a reliable advocate tells you the weak points of the file, not a promised result.
Written terms, stage by stage; costs are explained in the lawyer fees guide.

Rule 36 of the Bar Council of India Rules forbids any advocate from claiming to be the "best", "top" or "No. 1" in Faridabad. Those words in a search are best answered by the tests above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time limit for a second appeal in the High Court?

90 days from the first appellate decree under Article 116 of the Limitation Act, excluding the time to obtain certified copies.

Can facts be re-argued in a second appeal?

Generally no. A second appeal under Section 100 CPC is admitted only on a substantial question of law, and concurrent findings of fact are rarely disturbed.

How do I challenge an interim order of a Faridabad civil court?

By an appeal where the CPC provides one, or by a revision under Section 115 CPC or a petition under Article 227 in the High Court.

Can new evidence be filed at the appeal stage?

Only within Order 41 Rule 27 CPC, for example where the trial court wrongly refused evidence or the appellate court needs it to decide.