Constitutional Law

Why Courts Must Follow Old Decisions โš–๏ธ


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๐Ÿ›๏ธ The Secret Discipline That Holds Justice Together

๐ŸŒŸ What happens when judges disagree with previous court decisions? Can they just ignore them and make their own rules? This episode reveals the fascinating world of judicial discipline - the invisible force that ensures fairness and consistency in our courts!

๐Ÿ’ก What You'll Discover:

  • ๐Ÿ” The "Stare Decisis" principle - why judges must respect past decisions
  • โš–๏ธ How coordinate benches (same-level courts) maintain legal consistency
  • ๐ŸŽฏ When courts can legitimately ignore previous rulings (the Per Incuriam doctrine)
  • ๐Ÿšจ Why breaking judicial discipline threatens the entire legal system

๐Ÿš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Li-Sau case - Supreme Court's warning about conflicting decisions
  • โญ Punjab State vs. Devansh Modern Breweries - The blueprint for judicial discipline
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Official Liquidator vs. Dayanand - When judges break the rules and why it matters
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Management Committee, Bharatiya Vidya case - Understanding the Per Incuriam principle
  • ๐ŸŽฏ Dr. Chhotlal Jivabhai Patel case - How to handle conflicting court decisions

๐Ÿค” The Big Question:

How does the legal system balance stability with the need to correct past mistakes? Can courts evolve with changing times while maintaining the discipline that keeps justice predictable?

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This episode will change how you see court decisions forever - discover why judicial discipline is the backbone of justice and what happens when it breaks down!

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Constitutional LawBy Sharad Bansal