Power to pronounce judgment written by judge's predecessor: O20 R2

Code of Civil Procedure

2. Power to pronounce judgment written by judge's predecessor.—¹[A Judge shall] pronounce a judgment written, but not pronounced, by his predecessor.

Note: 1. Subs. by Act 104 of 1976, s. 70 for “A Judge may” (w.e.f. 1-2-1977).

Part in red is reproduced as it is from the bare act.

Code of Civil Procedure

Rule 2 of Order XX of Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 provides a judge with the right to pronounce the judgement which is already written but is not pronounced by his predecessor.

Further Reading:

Judgment

Order XX Rule 2: Power to pronounce judgment written by Judge’s predecessor.

Reference: 

1) https://blog.ipleaders.in/judgement-and-decree-under-cpc/