You can file first appeal against preliminary decree 

2) since judgment is on 24 th June 

The actual days taken by the court to provide your advocate with a certified copy of the judgment and decree are legally excluded from this 30-day timeline

3) your first appeal generally goes to the District Court, which gives you a strict limitation window of 30 days from the date of receipt of certified copy of judgment to file your appeal

Yes, you can absolutely challenge a preliminary decree passed against you, even if you are the plaintiff.

Because the judgment was given in favor of an ex-parte party (meaning a party who didn't contest or appear, or a judgment passed in your absence/failure to prove the case against them), you have specific legal remedies under the Indian Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).

If you wait until after the final decree is passed on July 30, 2026, to take action, your legal battle becomes significantly harder. Under Indian civil law, delaying your challenge creates severe hurdles that can completely shut down your case.
This is your biggest obstacle. Section 97 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) explicitly states that if a party aggrieved by a preliminary decree does not appeal against it within the limitation period, they cannot challenge its correctness in any appeal against the final decree.
The final decree is just a formal finalization of the rights already decided in the preliminary decree. If you try to appeal the final decree later, the court will refuse to listen to any arguments regarding the merits of the case that were settled on June 24.

Yes you can challenge the same it may take some time depending on case load of court. Exact duration cannot be determined 

If you do not challenge preliminary decree it becomes final after court passes the final decree 

if you do not appeal a preliminary decree, you lose your legal right to challenge it later when the final decree is passed

1. if no final decree is passed yet then you can file application for setting aside of ex parte decree. in alternative you can prefer appeal in high court as well.

2. After final decree passed ex parte you can not challenge the preliminary decree but only the demarcation of share. 

Dear Sir/Madam,

Yes, you can challenge the preliminary decree by filing a first appeal. Do not wait for the final decree dated 30 July 2026, because Section 97 CPC may prevent you from later questioning the preliminary decree.

The appeal is normally filed within 30 days if it lies before the District Court, or 90 days if it lies before the High Court. Apply for certified copies immediately, as the decree generally carries the judgment date of 24 June 2026.

If filed late, you must seek condonation of delay with a satisfactory explanation, and acceptance is not guaranteed. Consult a civil appellate advocate immediately with the judgment, decree and case papers.

Advocate Saurabh Agrawal

Sir/Madam, 

it is suggested that your need not fear of any challenge if you are not satisfied with the decree passed. Just sit calmly, note down the wrong/adverse things written in the judgment, prepare the appeal/revision as applicable and then with a better drafting/pleading, challenge the said judgment/decree in the higher court of law. 

Dear Client, You can certainly challenge a preliminary decree past ex parte that is without your presence since the decree was passed on June 24 2026 you have a formal legal remedy under Order IX Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure to request the court to set aside the ex parte order You may also choose to file an appeal under Section 96(2) of the CPC or a review application under section 114 depending on the specific grounds for your absence and the merits of the judgment The limitation for filing an application to set aside an ex parte decree is generally 30 days from the date of the decree or if the summons were not duly served from the date you gain knowledge of it.

Waiting until the final decree stage two challenge the preliminary decree is risky and legally inadvisable A preliminary decree conclusively determines the rights and shares of the parties involved if you allow the proceedings to move for a final decree without challenging the preliminary one your ability to contest the core findings such as your ownership share or the liability assigned to you becomes severely limited Courts often view a preliminary decree as a final decision on the rights of the parties and the final decree is intended only to physically implement those rights If you do not challenge the preliminary decree now you may face the argument and restriction of res judicata meaning the court may refuse to hear your objections later.

To protect your interest’s you should act immediately rather than waiting for the final decree to pass on July 30th 2026 consult with a civil litigation lawyer to file an application to set aside the ex parte decree as soon as possible If your absence was due to genuine misunderstanding lack of notice or an unavoidable personal emergency the what has the discretion to set aside the decree and restore the suit to its original status allowing you to present your arguments and evidence. I hope this answer helps, if you have any further query kindly do not hesitate to contact us. Thankyou