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Write the difference between Res Judicata and Res subjudice under CPC.
Code of Civil Procedure 1908 deals with two important doctrine "Res Judicata" and "Res Sub Judice". The key differences between the two are: Meaning: Sec 11 CPC deals with the doctrine of Res Judicata and states that a matter that has already been decided by a competent court it can't be re-opened iRead more
Code of Civil Procedure 1908 deals with two important doctrine “Res Judicata” and “Res Sub Judice”. The key differences between the two are:
Meaning:
Sec 11 CPC deals with the doctrine of Res Judicata and states that a matter that has already been decided by a competent court it can’t be re-opened in subsequent litigation.
Sec 10 CPC deals with Res Sub judice and it prevents the courts from taking up any matter which is still pending before subsequent court.
Purpose
The main purpose of Res Judicata is to protect individuals from being harassed by multiplicity of suits.
The purpose behind doctrine of Res sub Judice is to ensure there is conflicting or multiple judgements and matter to be decided by only one competent court.
Stage Of Litigation
Res Judicata is applicable after the final Judgement has been pronounced whereas Res Sub judice is applicable when the suit is pending.
Effect
Res Judicate bars further litigation on the decided issue on the other hand Res Sub judice stays the trial of the pending suit.
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