Bare ActsThe indian evidence act, 1872

Section 40

Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial.

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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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