Multiple choice

Constructive res judicata is contained in:

  1. Explanation III to Section 11 of the CPC

  2. Explanation VI to Section 11 of the CPC

  3. Explanation VII to Section 11 of the CPC

  4. Explanation IV to Section 11 of the CPC
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Explanation

Constructive res judicata is contained in Explanation IV to Section 11 of CPC. It bars consideration of matters that could have been raised in the earlier suit but were not, even though they were not directly in issue. It prevents parties from withholding arguments to use them in subsequent litigation.

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