'Constructive Res Judicata' Applies To Writ Proceedings Too, Clarifies Court: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court, in a key ruling, has clarified that the principle of Constructive Res Judicata, though not strictly applicable under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (CPC) to writ proceedings under Article 226 of the Constitution, will nevertheless apply in a broader sense to prevent misuse of judicial process and multiplicity of litigation. The Court was hearing W\.P.(C) 4462/2025 filed by SC Gupta challenging Clause 3.3 of the…