(1.) This is defendants appeal against the judgment and decree dated 25.2.2010, passed by the learned Courts below, vide which the suit for damages filed by the plaintiff/respondents, claiming a sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees five lac only) as damages for malicious prosecution, has been decreed.
(2.) The suit was contested by the defendant/appellants.
(3.) On the pleadings of the parties, the learned trial Court framed the following issues :-