Aanaimuthu Thevar (Dead) By Lrs vs Alagammal & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of res judicata under Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure in the context of two appeals arising from a High Court judgment. The Court held that the prior judgment in OS No. 843/74, which involved a dispute over property ownership and possession, operates as res judicata, thereby barring the appellant's current claim to the suit property. Consequently, the Court upheld the High Court's decision to dismiss the appellant's suit and decree the respondents' cross suit.