If the principle of Res Judicata is overlooked, several serious risks emerge within the judicial system. First, it opens the door to repetitive litigation, where the same parties keep filing fresh suits on the same issues, burdening both courts and litigants. This can lead to conflicting judgments, as different courts might reach inconsistent outcomes on identical matters, undermining the credibility of the justice system. It also results in a significant wastage of judicial resources, since courts must spend time and effort revisiting disputes that have already been resolved, delaying justice for other pending cases. Most importantly, ignoring Res Judicata weakens the finality and certainty of judgments, leading to harassment of parties and eroding public confidence in the efficiency and fairness of the legal process.
