Saraswati Devi vs Santosh Singh

The Supreme Court examined the correctness of the High Court's dismissal of a writ petition and review petition concerning the rejection of an Execution Petition (EP) on the ground of res judicata. The High Court had misconstrued the case, holding that successive objections in the EP were barred by res judicata, leading to dismissal. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of proper interpretation of res judicata and the need for correct application of legal principles in execution proceedings, ultimately setting aside the High Court's order.