Skip to content

Section 13 of CPC : Section 13: When foreign judgment not conclusive.

The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

PART I: SUITS IN GENERAL

JURISDICTION OF THE COURTS AND Res Judicata

Section 13: When foreign judgment not conclusive.

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Scenario: Rajesh, an Indian citizen, was involved in a business dispute with John, a U.S. citizen. John filed a lawsuit in a U.S. court, and the court ruled in favor of John, awarding him a significant amount of money. Rajesh did not participate in the U.S. court proceedings.

Application of Section 13:

  • Clause (a): Rajesh can argue that th