LawgistThe Indian Evidence Act
40Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
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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JUDGMENTS OF COURTS OF JUSTICE WHEN RELEVANT
- 40 Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
- 41 Relevancy of certain judgments in probate, etc., jurisdiction
- 42 Relevancy and effect of judgments, orders or decrees, other than those mentioned in section 41
- 43 Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 40, 41 and 42, when relevant
- 44 Fraud or collusion in obtaining judgment, or incompetency of Court, may be proved
