Sub judice

زیرِ سماعت

Court procedure

Sub judice describes a matter that is currently before a court for decision.

What does Sub judice mean in plain words?

In civil law, a court will not proceed with the trial of a later suit if the matter in issue is also directly and substantially in issue in an earlier suit between the same parties that is pending in a court with jurisdiction.

When will I hear Sub judice?

The second suit was stayed because the issue was already sub judice in another court.

Which law covers Sub judice?

Section 10, Code of Civil Procedure 1908

Which related terms should I know?

All legal terms