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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 140: Witnesses to character
- Section 129: Confidential communications with legal advisers
- Section 108: Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for seven years
- Section 144: Evidence as to matters in writing
- Section 104: Burden of proving fact to be proved to make evidence admissible
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