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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 25: Confession to police officer not to be proved
- Section 64: Proof of documents by primary evidence
- Section 28: Confession made after removal of impression caused by inducement, threat or promise, relevant
- Section 83: Presumption as to maps or plans made by authority of Government
- Section 71: Proof when attesting witness denies the execution
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