If a judge leaves office after delivering a judgment but before signing the decree, who is authorized to sign the decree according to Order XX, Rule 8?

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The court clerkThe judge who succeeds the original decree-passing judgeThe district magistrateNo one is permitted to sign itThe original judge's assistant

Explanation

When a judge vacates their position after delivering judgment but has not signed the decree, the responsibility to sign the decree falls on the successor judge who takes over the duties, as specified under Order XX, Rule 8. This ensures the decree is validly signed and enforceable.