Evidence Act 1950 · Updated to 1 Nov 2017 · Chapter II
40. Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial
Feedback & supportThe existence of any judgment, order or decree which by law prevents any court from taking cognizance of a suit or holding a trial is a relevant fact when the question is whether the court ought to take cognizance of the suit or to hold the trial.
court
Defined · s 3
“court” means a court established by or under Part IX of the Federal Constitution and includes— (a) a Judge; (b) a Sessions Court Judge; (c) a Magistrate; and (d) except an arbitrator, every person legally authorized to take evidence;