Res Judicata

Res Judicata 

"Principles of res judicata equally apply to quasi-judicial bodies. Whenever a judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal gives a finding on law or fact, its findings cannot be impeached collaterally or in a second round and are binding until reversed in appeal or revision or by way of writ proceedings. The characteristic attribute of a judicial act or decision is that it binds, whether right or wrong. Thus, any error, either of fact or law, committed by such bodies cannot be controverted otherwise by way of an appeal or revision or a writ unless the erroneous determination relates to the jurisdictional matter of that body."  - M/S FAIME MAKERS PVT. LTD v DISTRICT DEPUTY REGISTRAR, CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES [2025] GCtR 740 (SC)