Correct option is B
A decree under the Civil Procedure Code, 1908 is a formal adjudication by the court that conclusively determines the rights of the parties in a suit, with respect to all or any of the matters in controversy. Let’s analyze the options:
Option A: Rejection of a plaint for non-payment of Court fees is considered a decree under the CPC, as it is a final adjudication of the suit on a procedural ground.
Option B: An order of dismissal for default (when the plaintiff fails to appear or take necessary steps) is not a decree because it does not conclusively determine the rights of the parties on merits. It is considered an "order" and can be set aside.
Thus, Option B is not a decree under CPC, 1908, while Option A is a decree. Therefore, the answer is B.
Information Booster:
A decree is defined in Section 2(2) of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, and it must conclusively determine the rights of the parties involved. Orders like dismissal for default do not resolve the dispute and thus are not decrees.
