Regular First Appeals
Regular First Appeals are filed against decrees passed by civil courts after a full-fledged trial. These appeals lie before the High Court or District Court depending on pecuniary and territorial jurisdiction.
An RFA permits re-appreciation of evidence, reassessment of facts, and scrutiny of legal findings, making it the final stage for factual adjudication in most civil disputes.
Errors in findings of fact
Challenging incorrect or unsupported factual conclusions drawn by the trial court.
Misapplication of law
Where legal principles or statutory provisions have been wrongly applied to the facts.
Improper appreciation of evidence
Failure to properly consider oral or documentary evidence on record.
Incorrect framing or decision of issues
Errors relating to framing, omission, or adjudication of material issues.