(1.) This appeal is directed against the judgment and decree dated 22.09.2003 passed in O.S.No.98 of 1998 by the Additional Senior Civil Judge, Narsaraopet, whereby and whereunder, the suit filed by the plaintiff was decreed.
(2.) The appellants herein are the defendants and the respondent herein is the plaintiff in the suit and the parties will be hereinafter referred to as they are arrayed before the Court below for the sake of convenience.
(3.) In Ritesh Tewari Vs. State of U.P., 2010 10 SCC 677the Apex Court observed as follows:-