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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 108: Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years
- Section 102: On whom burden of proof lies
- Section 80: Presumption as to documents produced as record of evidence
- Section 145: Cross-examination as to previous Statements in writing
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