Section 40, Indian Evidence Act, 1872: Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial.
Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial.—The existence of any judgment, order or decree which by law prevents any Courts 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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