Scope of Order VII, Rule 11, C.P.C.

In “Jewan and 7 others v. Federation of Pakistan through Secretary Revenue Islamabad and 2 others” (1994 SCMR 826) while considering the scope of Order VII, Rule 11, C.P.C. the August Supreme Court observed that:

“Until such time the documents relating to the earlier proceedings were brought on record in accordance with law and the matter was thoroughly examined with regard to the controversy in the two proceedings, it was not possible for the courts below to reach the conclusion that the present suit involves the same controversy which was decided in the earlier proceedings…”

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Lahore High Court
Civil Original Suit (C.O.S)
1343554.643-12
2019 LHC 1410