Question

Which of the following provision of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 makes the doctrine of res judicata applicable in representative suits?

• A. Section 11, Explanation V
• B. Section 11, Explanation VI
• C. Section 11, Explanation VII
• D. Section 11, Explanation VIII

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Section 11, Explanation VI

Answer 2

Section 11, Explanation VI of the CPC applies the doctrine of res judicata to representative suits, ensuring that a decision in a representative suit binds all parties represented, preventing re-litigation of the same issue.