Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium: Meaning, Explanation, Examples & Case Laws

Literal meaning	It is in the interest of the State that there be an end to litigation
Pronunciation	IN-ter-est ray-ih-POOB-lih-kigh ut sit FEE-nis LIT-ee-um

Litigation must come to an end. A settled dispute should not be reopened again and again. This is the base of res judicata.

Example

A suit is decided and the decision becomes final. The same parties cannot file a new suit on the same matter.

Statutory link

Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (res judicata) gives effect to this maxim.

Exam tip

Always link it to res judicata and Section 11 CPC.

Memory trick

Every fight must finish.

Key takeaway

Disputes must reach finality.