SC Explains Henderson Doctrine, Bars Re-Litigation of Issues in Pending Cases

The Supreme Court reinforced the Henderson Doctrine, a principle of constructive res judicata, preventing re-litigating issues that could have been raised earlier. Referring to Henderson v. Henderson (1843), the Court ruled that once a matter is adjudicated, parties cannot re-open issues they failed to address.

The respondent's attempt to challenge the auction sale's validity in a contempt petition was rejected, as they had ample opportunity to raise objections earlier.

The Court emphasized the importance of finality in judicial decisions and preventing the abuse of judicial processes, affirming the contempt petition's validity.