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.
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section 40
Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
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⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 40 IEA
- Provision: Section 40 of IEA
- Act: Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Classification: evidence
- Jurisdiction: India
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What does Section 40 of IEA say?
Indian StandardSection 40, Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Bluebook (21st ed.)Indian Evidence Act, 1872, § 40 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 40 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
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What is Section 40 of IEA?
Section 40 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) defines and regulates "Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial". The section states: 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 ...
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