Principles of res judicata applies on Appeal Cross examination of Bank witnesses which Already...

The Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) has affirmed that the principles of res judicata apply to appeals, particularly concerning the cross-examination of bank witnesses already rejected by a previous order. Res judicata prevents the relitigation of issues already conclusively decided by a competent court. This ruling underscores the importance of judicial finality and efficiency, preventing parties from repeatedly raising the same arguments or demands that have already been definitively addressed and dismissed in prior legal proceedings. It ensures that legal disputes reach a conclusive end, promoting certainty and avoiding endless litigation.