DC-0092Doctrines · Criminal · Wanted
Issue Estoppel
Scope
The rule that a finding of fact in favour of an accused at one trial binds the prosecution at a later trial for a different offence.
Authorities to start from
- Pritam Singh v. State of Punjab, AIR 1956 SC 415
- Manipur Administration v. Thokchom Bira Singh, AIR 1965 SC 87
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