Whether an issue heard and finally decided by a court of limited jurisdiction can operate as res-judicata in a subsequent suit, in respect of which the court of limited jurisdiction is not competent to try the subsequent suit?
Verified Answer
A. No
B. Yes
C. Depends upon the nature of issue
D. None of the above
Explanation:
Explanation VIII to Section 11 of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, clarifies that an issue heard and finally decided by a Court of limited jurisdiction, competent to decide such issue, shall operate as res judicata in a subsequent suit, notwithstanding that such Court of limited jurisdiction was not competent to try such subsequent suit.