What is meaning of res sub judice?

under judgment
2. Res sub-judice. Subjudice in latin means ‘under judgment’. It denotes that a matter or. case is being considered by court or judge.

What is sub judice rule in India?

The subjudice rule has found a place in the rules of the Houses of Parliament and also the state legislatures. This rule prohibits the admission of motions, resolutions and questions for discussion in the House on the ground that the matter is before the court.

What is difference between res judicata and RES subjudice?

Res subjudice relates to matter pending judicial enquiry or trial sub judice. Res-judicata relates to a matter already adjudicated or matter in which decision is already there. Res subjudice bars to the trial of a suit. Res-judicata, bars to file a suit.

What does sub mean in legal terms?

SUBSTITUTE, contracts. One placed under another to transact business for him; in letters of attorney, power is generally given to the attorney to nominate and appoint a substitute.

What is the rule of sub judice?

The rule of sub judice restrains the publication of matters which are being considered by a court, so as to avoid any adverse impact or undue influence on an ongoing case.

In which case rule of sub judice is not applicable?

In the case of Alimmllah vs. Sheikh, the court held that the rule of sub judice is not applied when issues in both suits are distinct and different. In the case of Abdul vs. Asrafun, the court held that rule is not applied when there are some common issues and some different.

Why is sub judice important?

Historically, the sub Judice rule is used by foreign courts to insulate members of the jury from being influenced by prejudicial publicity. 21 It was aimed to prevent comment and debate from exerting any influence on juries and prejudicing the positions of parties and witnesses in court proceedings.

Can you criticize a judge in India?

These are broad and vague expressions, but the Supreme Court has underlined that reasonable criticism of decisions is always permitted and that defaming a judge is distinct from contempt of court as held in the case of Brahma Prakash Sharma v State of Uttar Pradesh (1953).

How do you use sub judice?

The matter is now sub judice. During the many months that followed the case was sub judice, with three sets of criminal proceedings going through the courts. Of those two, one has not been decided and is sub judice. He has submitted a petition and his case is still sub judice.

What is sub judice contempt?

Sub judice contempt is typically committed where there is a publication or comment through media organisations relating to proceedings currently before the court that has the potential to interfere with the proper running of the proceedings.

How do you use sub judice in a sentence?

It is correct that the matter is sub judice. He must be aware that this case is sub judice. If 800 miners are arrested and put before the court, that immediately makes the matter sub judice. I am unable to comment as the matter is sub judice.