Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section - 40 - Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
Judgments of Courts of Justice, when relevant
Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial.
40. The existence of any judgment, order or decree which by law prevents any Court from taking cognizance of a suit or holding a trial, is a relevant fact when the question is whether such Court ought to take cognizance of such suit, or to hold such trial.
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