Section 40. Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
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Act
Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Section number
40
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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.
