Delhi Judicial Services 2006

A foreign judgment is conclusive of matter directly adjudicated upon b/w same parties, unless

Verified Answer
A. It is found on an incorrect view of International law or a refusal to recognise India is law
B. Proceedings on which the judgment is based were opposed to natural justice or it has been obtained by fraud
C. It has not been pronounced by a court of competent jurisdiction and is not on the merit of the case
D. All of the above

Explanation:

Section 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) specifies six exceptions when a foreign judgment is *not* conclusive. Options (A), (B), and (C) all represent valid grounds under Section 13 CPC for a foreign judgment not to be conclusive. Therefore, 'All of the above' is the correct answer.