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प्रश्न
Principle: Foreign judgment binds the parties and is conclusive unless it is obtained by fraud.
Facts: A obtains a judgment from the US court by producing fake documents.
विकल्प
New Suit can be filed in India on the same facts
Judgment can be enforced in US
Judgment can be enforced in India
A new suit can not be filed in India on the same facts
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उत्तर
New Suit can be filed in India on the same facts
Explanation:
The principle and the fact are clear. The principal says the foreign judgment binds the parties unless they have been obtained by fraud. The fact is that A has received foreign judgment, but fraudulently. Therefore, it is not binding on the parties. So, a new suit can be filed.
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