Difference between Res Judicata and Order 2 Rule 2

The doctrine of res judicata is often treated as a branch of the law of estoppel. Res judicata is really estoppel by verdict or estoppel by judgment. Even then the doctrine of res judicata differs in essential particulars from the doctrine of estoppel. Res Judicata results from a decision of the court, whereas, estoppel flows … Read more