The Supreme Court clarifies res judicata and abuse of process India, holding that while default dismissal is not res judicata, re-litigation may still be barred on equitable grounds.

In the Lease vs Licence Supreme Court 2026 ruling, the Court restores a 99-year registered lease in Vivekananda Kendra, clarifies the intention test, limits unilateral cancellation, and reinforces lis pendens protection in property disputes.