In order for that a decision in a former suit may operate as res judicata the court which may decide...........

Professional Legal Knowledge Civil Procedure Code (CPC)

In order for that a decision in a former suit may operate as res judicata, the court which may decide that suit must have been?

I. A civil court of competent jurisdiction

II. A court of exclusive jurisdiction

III. A court of concurrent jurisdiction ‘competent to try the subsequent suit’

IV A court of limited jurisdiction competent to try the issue raised in the subsequent suit

Either I or III

Either II or III

Either III or IV

All of these

Correct Option: 4

Explanation:
For a decision in a former suit to operate as res judicata, the court deciding the former suit must meet the following conditions:

A civil court of competent jurisdiction: The court must have the authority to decide the case.
A court of exclusive jurisdiction: If the subject matter falls exclusively within that court's jurisdiction, the decision is binding.
A court of concurrent jurisdiction ‘competent to try the subsequent suit’: The court must also be competent to decide the subsequent suit.
A court of limited jurisdiction was competent to try the issue raised in the subsequent suit: Even courts with limited jurisdiction can give binding decisions on issues they are competent to decide.

Thus, all options are correct, fulfilling the requirements under Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC).