Principles of Stare Decisis by Rohan Kelkar

Описание: Certainty and predictability are very important attributes of law, and indeed essential for its success. If the law treats a person in a particular way, it is only just that other persons in similar positions are treated likewise. Only then will there be greater compliance with the law. This first principle of law, so to say, should be applicable to the judiciary in order to ensure consistency in the interpretation of various laws. The doctrine of Stare Decisis is constitutionally recognized in respect of the decisions of the Supreme Court which have been declared under Article 141 to be binding on all courts and tribunals in the country. The great value of the doctrine of stare decisis is that it provides certainty has the advantages of equality, efficiency, and avoiding arbitrariness.

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00:00 Introduction
02:07 Importance
03:53 Exceptions
14:25 Case laws
22:25 Stare Decisis: India