BSA § 34 · Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023

Section 34 BSA — Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial

Replaces IEA 40 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. In force since 1 July 2024.

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The existence of any judgment, order or decree which by law prevents any Court 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.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.

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