T.V. Tuljaram Row vs M.K.R.V. Alagappa Chettiar on 29 September, 1910
The Calcutta case Mohabir Prosad Singh v. Adhikari Kunwar (1894) I.L.R. 21 C. 473, which this Court purported to follow, is explained away in the later decision in Mussammut Brif Coomaree v. Ramrick Dass (1901. I.L.R. 21 C. 473. I have already dealt with the argument derived from the discretionary character of the order. If pushed to its full length it would cover all cases of specific relief which are within the discretion of the court and the grant or refusal of such relief would cease to be the subject of appeal under Clause 15 of the Letters Patent, a result which shows its weakness. It is difficult to distinguish in principle between an order staying execution or refusing to stay it and an order directing security for the costs of an appeal during its pendency. Though the failure to furnish the security may eventually lead to the dismissal of the appeal where security was ordered, the refusal to direct security is not attended with any such consequences.