Nine Akali Sikhs sue for removal of the Mahant of a religious institution The suit is dismissed on t...........

Nine Akali Sikhs sue for removal of the Mahant of a religious institution. The suit is dismissed on the ground that the Institution is a Hindu Dera and not a Sikh Gurudwara. Subsequently and after the passing of the Sikh Gurudwara Act, 1925, 64 Sikhs sue for declaration that the Institution is a Sikh Grurudwara. Is the suit barred by resjudicata? Discuss.     (5 Marks)