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Res Judicata Applies Where Different Trustees Litigate Under the Same Title Over an Identical Property Dispute: Gujarat High Court

09 Aug 2026 3 min read
Res Judicata Applies Where Different Trustees Litigate Under the Same Title Over an Identical Property Dispute: Gujarat High Court

The Gujarat High Court has clarified that the principle of res judicata prevents different trustees, who are litigating under the same representative title, from reopening a property dispute that has already been conclusively decided by a competent court. This judgment emphasizes the importance of finality in court decisions related to trust property and prevents repetitive litigation by trustees under the same authority. Background of the Case The case involved a…

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