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    Question

    The doctrine of "Stare Decisis" (Precedent) in the

    Indian legal system means:
    A Only Supreme Court decisions are binding on lower courts Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B All court decisions are merely persuasive Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Supreme Court decisions are binding on all courts; High Court decisions are binding on courts below them Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Decisions of courts are never binding Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Precedents can always be ignored Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Stare decisis is the doctrine that decisions of higher courts are binding on lower courts on the same points of law. Decisions of the Supreme Court are binding on all courts in India. Decisions of High Courts are binding on all courts within their jurisdiction and on courts subordinate to them. However, Supreme Court can reverse its own decisions and courts can distinguish cases based on different facts. [Citation: Article 141, Constitution of India]

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