Multiple choice

For the application of the principle res subjudice, which of the following is essential?

  1. Suits between the same parties or litigating under the same title

  2. Two suits must be pending for disposal in a court

  3. The matters in issue in the two suits must be directly and substantially the same

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Option (4) is correct: Under Section 10 of the CPC, for the application of the principle res subjudice, suits must be between the same parties or litigating under the same title must be pending for disposal in a court and the matters in issue in the two suits must be directly and substantially the same.

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