Multiple choice

Which is the correct essential conditions for applicability of the rule of sub judice?

  1. The matter in issue in the subsequent suit must be directly and substantially in issue in the previous suit.

  2. The parties must be litigating under the same title in both the suits.

  3. Both (1) and (2)

  4. Neither (1) nor (2)
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Explanation

The rule of sub judice under Section 10 CPC requires that: (1) the matter in issue in the subsequent suit must be directly and substantially in issue in a former suit pending between the same parties, and (2) the parties must be litigating under the same title in both suits. Both conditions are essential for the rule to apply.

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