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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 20: Admissions by persons expressly referred to by party to suit
- Section 145: Cross-examination as to previous Statements in writing
- Section 85C: Presumption as to Digital Signature Certificates
- Section 163: Giving, as evidence, of document called for and produced on notice
- Section 39: What evidence to be given when statement forms part of a conversation, document, electronic record, book or series of letters or papers.
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