A Thorough Explainer of Res Judicata

Abstract

Res Judicata is a maxim which prohibits the relitigation of a suit on the same cause of action as it was originally litigated on. The maxim has its roots in the Roman Legal system only to be given to our legal practice by the British. In this paper, the modalities of the concept of Res Judicata have been thoroughly explained and examined via principles set through case laws. The most primary aim of this legal procedure is to make the aggrieved party in a suit unable to demand a retrial or relitigation only to absolve their guilt and/or reduce the damages levied to be paid to the other party. The principle upholds judicial superiority and respects the decisions given by the courts without the overbearing implication of a challenge to the orders given by the Court of Law. Elucidated further are numerous legal cases and theoretical principles which examines and explains the intricacies of Res Judicata.