Grounds of appeal

Appellate court was required to base its finding on the grounds urged before it and on the basis of pleadings, grounds raised and the issues formulated by the Trial Court

Contesting party had a right to raise additional grounds and to seek decision on additional issues subject to leave of the appellate court, provided the appellate court shall put the other party on notice of such new ground or plea urged by the appellant

No findings had been recorded by the appellate court in its impugned judgment on the legal issues which were formulated by the Trial Court

Impugned judgment and decree was not sustainable in law, which was set aside by the High Court and matter was remanded to the Additional District Judge to decide the appeal afresh.