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Evidence Act Section 40 in BSA: Section 34

Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial

Section 40 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (Previous judgments relevant to bar a second suit or trial) corresponds to Section 34 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024.

Text of BSA Section 34

34. 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.

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