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    Question

    What does the term "res judicata" mean in the context of

    the Civil Procedure Code?
    A A judgment in progress Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B A matter under consideration Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C A matter already judged and decided Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D A preliminary objection Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Res judicata" is a legal principle that prevents the same matter from being relitigated once it has been finally adjudicated by a competent court. As per S.11 of CPC a matter which is already decided and hit by the doctrine of Res judicata cannot be filed in the court of law.

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