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In which of the following writs the principle of res judicata does not apply?

Habeas corpus protects a person against unlawful detention. In Ghulam Sarwar, dismissal of the High Court petition did not bar a fresh Article 32 petition in the Supreme…

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In which of the following writs the principle of res judicata does not apply?

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Habeas corpus protects a person against unlawful detention. In Ghulam Sarwar, dismissal of the High Court petition did not bar a fresh Article 32 petition in the Supreme Court by res judicata. This does not permit endless identical petitions in the same court.

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