Chilakuri Gangulappa vs Revenue Divisional Officer, ...

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of maintainability of an appeal under Section 47A(4) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, emphasizing that the deposit of the requisite stamp duty is a condition precedent for filing such an appeal. The Court upheld the dismissal of the appellant's appeal by the Senior Civil Judge and the High Court, stating that the appeal was not maintainable as the appellant failed to pay the additional stamp duty before filing the appeal. The judgment reinforces the procedural requirements under the Stamp Act, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations before seeking judicial relief.