GK Question

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Under Article 141, the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts within the territory of ______.

  1. the State
  2. India
  3. the Union
  4. the High Court jurisdiction

Answer: India

Article 141: Law declared by SC is binding on all courts in India. Establishes doctrine of precedent (stare decisis): lower courts must follow SC rulings. Ensures uniformity, predictability, and consistency in legal interpretation across country. HC decisions binding only within their territorial jurisdiction.

Topic Supreme Court - Binding Precedent
Exam Relevance Legal principle frequently asked in all government exams including Judiciary