Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961, S. 45 – Fresh application under the Rent Act could be summarily rejected only if (i) if the proceedings are between the same parties or under whom they or any of them claim, and (ii) substantially the same issues as have been finally decided in a former proceeding under the Act are raised – Thus the section as such, incorporates principles of res judicata – The aforesaid section would have no application as the previous proceedings for taking possession of the premises was not pressed and stood disposed of without deciding any issue.
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