Supreme Court Revives Property Suit, Rejects Res Judicata Plea Under Order VII Rule 11 CPC

 

Chambers of Ishaan Garg

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The Supreme Court allowed the appeal, holding that the plea of res judicata cannot be decided under Order VII Rule 11 CPC, and restored the suit for trial. The Court emphasized that allegations of fraud and collusion in obtaining an ex parte decree require detailed examination.  


Court: 

Supreme Court of India  


Case:

Pandurangan v. T. Jayarama Chettiar & Anr.  


Date of Judgement:  

July 14, 2025  


Act:  

Civil Procedure Code, 1908 (Order VII Rule 11)