Judgments, etc., other than those mentioned in sections 34, 35 and 36 when relevant.

What this section does

Judgments, orders, or decrees other than those mentioned in sections 34, 35, and 36 are generally irrelevant, unless the existence of such judgment is itself a fact in issue or is relevant under some other provision of the Adhiniyam. The section provides illustrations showing when such judgments may exceptionally become relevant.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

The rule in one line

Judgments outside ss.34–36 are irrelevant unless the judgment itself is a fact in issue or relevant under another provision.

When it applies

• A prior decree against C for libel obtained by A is irrelevant in a separate libel suit by B against C, even if the facts are similar.
• A prior conviction of B for theft is irrelevant in a subsequent suit by A against C (who purchased the stolen goods from B), as between A and C.

Derived from IEA s.43.