Which provision of CPC makes the doctrine of res judicata applicable in representative suit?
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Explanation VI extends res judicata to representative suits — when someone litigates a public or common right on behalf of a class, the outcome binds all members of that class, not just the named parties. This prevents re-litigation of public interest matters.
The text reads: Explanation VI to Section 11: When persons litigate bona fide for a public or common right, all interested persons are deemed to claim under them (res judicata binds everyone).