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Section 40 - Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
40. 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.
Related Sections
- Section 65: Cases in which secondary evidence relating to documents may be given
- Section 6: Relevancy of facts forming part of same transaction
- Section 110: Burden of proof as to ownership
- Section 90A: Presumption as to electronic records five year old
- Section 88A: Presumption as to electronic messages
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