Res Judicata Applies To Successive Impleadment Applications Under Different CPC Provisions: Supreme Court
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What is this case about?
The case involves a civil appeal challenging a High Court order allowing impleadment applications by subsequent purchasers under different CPC provisions, with the core issue being whether res judicata applies to successive impleadment applications.
Who it concerns
Petitioner: Sanjiv Kumar; Respondents: Shakuntala Devi and others; Bench: Augustine George Masih, J.
What the Court ordered
- The High Court allowed applications for condonation of delay, restoration of the second appeal, and impleadment of Respondent Nos. 3 and 4 as assignees in the main appeal and cross-objections.
- The Court held that the doctrine of res judicata does not apply to successive impleadment applications under different CPC provisions.
- The High Court's earlier order dated 19.05.2000 dismissing impleadment under Order I Rule 10 CPC was found to be based on a misconception and not binding for subsequent applications under Order XXII Rule 10 CPC.
| Source body | Supreme Court of India — orders & judgments |
| Reference number | — |
| Status | closed (section: order) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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2026-07-28
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