Discuss the distinction between a Decree-holder and a Judgement-debtor under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908. Give example.

Decree-holder "Decree-holder" means any person in whose favour a decree has been passed or an order capable of execution has been made. [Section 2(3) of Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (CPC)] Thus, a person who is not a party to the suit but in whose favour an order capable of execution is passed is a decree-holder. Judgement-debtor "Judgement-debtor" means any person against whom a decree has been passed or an order capable of execution has been made. [Section 2(10) of CPC]. The definition does not include legal representative of a deceased judgement-debtor. Example - Due to negligence of Y, person X suffers some injuries and approaches to the court to claim compensation against Y for the same. Court decides the case in favor of X providing him the compensation for the injuries inflicted to him due to Y's negligence. X will be the decree-holder Y will be the judgment debtor