It denotes that a matter or case is being considered by a court or judge. When two or more cases are filed between the same parties on the same subject matter, the competent court has the power to stay proceedings. However, the doctrine of res sub judice.
ILLUSTRATION
Papita, an agent of Babita at Delhi agreed to sell Babita’s goods in Chennai. Papita, the agent files suit for balance of accounts in Chennai. Babita sues the agent Papita for accounts and his negligence in Delhi; while case is pending in Chennai. In this case, Delhi Court is precluded from conducting trail and Papita can petition Chennai Court to direct stay of proceedings against Delhi Court.
