Explanation:

Let’s break it down:

- Option 1: Date of the judgment

The appeal period actually doesn’t start from here. The judgment might be delivered, but the decree (the formal order) comes after.

- Option 2: Date when the decree is signed

Here’s the thing: this is the key date. The limitation for filing an appeal starts from when the *decree* is signed, not when the judgment is delivered. That’s settled law under Section 12(2) of the Limitation Act and Order XX Rule 7 CPC.

- Option 3: Both (a) and (b)

Nah, you can’t have both. The law is specific.

- Option 4: Only (a)

That’s not it, for the reasons above.

Correct answer:

Option:2, Date when the decree is signed.