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The principle of res judicata applies to writ petitions under Article 32, barring re-litigation of same issue between same parties.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Supreme Court has held (Daryao case, 1961): Res judicata applies to Article 32 petitions. If HC has decided writ petition on merits under Article 226, same petition cannot be filed in SC under Article 32 on same grounds. Exceptions: (a) Fresh grounds, (b) Change in law, (c) Continuing wrong. Balances finality of litigation with access to justice.