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Suppose a case is decided by the High Court on ground ‘A’, and then goes on appeal to the Supreme Court which decides it on ground ‘B’, nothing being said upon ground ‘A’. In such circumstances, which is the precedent value of the decision on ground ‘A’ by the High Court?

Facts of the Case A case was initially decided by a High Court on ground ‘A’. The matter was then appealed to the Supreme Court, […]