Doctrine of Merger Inapplicable to Fraudulently Obtained Orders, Exceptions Clarified: Supreme Court

Title: Supreme Court Ruling on Doctrine of Merger – Fraudulently Obtained High Court Orders Can Be Challenged Directly Supreme Court clarifies that fraud nullifies doctrine of merger In a crucial ruling dated July 23, 2025, the Supreme Court of India held that if a High Court judgment is obtained by fraud, and even if later affirmed by the Supreme Court, it can still be challenged through a regular appeal. The…