Principle of Res-Judicata Not Applicable to Alimony and Stridhan Reliefs Claimable at Any Stage: Rajasthan High Court

In a landmark ruling, the Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court clarified that the Doctrine of Res Judicata does not apply to claims for permanent alimony and stridhan under Section 25 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955. The Court emphasized that reliefs sought under Section 25 can be claimed at any subsequent stage and by any court having jurisdiction, reflecting the social welfare nature of the provision. Court's Interpretation…