Facts of the Case A High Court decided a legal dispute by ignoring an earlier decision of the Supreme Court of India. The High Court […]
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What are the relative merits and demerits. of legislation and precedent as sources of law
Concept-Retention Tool Sources of law form the foundation upon which any legal system is built. They explain where law comes from and how it gains […]
Discuss precedent as a source of law
Exam-Oriented Memory Technique Possession is one of the most fundamental and widely discussed concepts in jurisprudence. It plays a crucial role in determining rights and […]
Precedent
Meaning and Concept of Precedent A precedent refers to a judicial decision that serves as an authoritative rule or example for deciding future cases involving […]
Binding nature of precedent
Meaning of the Binding Nature of Precedent The binding nature of precedent refers to the legal principle that decisions of higher courts are mandatory and […]
Authoritative precedents and persuasive precedents.
Meaning of Judicial Precedent A judicial precedent refers to a legal principle or rule established in a court decision that serves as an authority for […]
Stare decisis.
Meaning and Concept of Stare Decisis Stare decisis is a fundamental doctrine of the common law system which means “to stand by decided cases.” The […]
Declaratory theory of Precedents
Meaning and Concept of Declaratory Theory of Precedents The Declaratory Theory of Precedents states that judges do not make law; they only declare or expound […]
Doctrine of precedent
Meaning and Concept of Doctrine of Precedent The Doctrine of Precedent, also known as stare decisis, means “to stand by decided cases.” It is a […]