RAMESHWAR DASS GUPTA vs STATE OF U P

The Supreme Court held that an executing court cannot grant interest on a decree unless explicitly provided for in the original order, as per Order 21 Rule 1 CPC. The Court affirmed the Allahabad High Court's ruling that the executing court exceeded its jurisdiction by awarding interest, which was not part of the decree. The petitioner's claims for interest due to delay were rejected, reinforcing the principle that executing courts must adhere strictly to the terms of the decree.