Precedent means to follow the same which has been done earlier. Hence the first step while considering the precedent is to look at the similarity, if there is any then the magnitude or degree of similarity that existed between the problems. After this, it has to be seen whether the same has been used before a precedent and has resolved the problem. Every good thing comes with its by-products which are bad or have a negative effect.
Disposal of cases by blindly placing reliance on a decision is not proper. Sub silentio decisions flow when the particular point of law involved in the decision is not perceived by the court of present to its mind.
A point not argued or considered by court is said to pass sub silentio. In practice per incuriam is taken to mean per ignoratium. English courts have developed this principle in relaxation of the rule of stare decisis. Bristol Aeroplane Co.
Same has been accepted, approved and adopted by the Apex Court while interpreting Article of the Constitution which embodies the doctrine of precedents as a matter of law. The above position was highlighted in State of U. Synthetics and Chemicals Ltd. To perpetuate an error is no heroism.
To rectify it is the compulsion of the judicial conscience The conflicting decisions of the Supreme Court is another grey area. Where there is a conflict between the decisions of two benches of different strength, the decision of larger bench would prevail Intransigent disccord between the decisions of the apex court of the country having equal binding force leads to an embarrassing situation. The question arises which of the conflicting decisions should be followed?
Civil Judge, Hapur 15 , answered the question thus:. The courts must follow the judgment which appear to them to state the law accurately and elaborately. There may be circumstances destroying or weakening the binding force of precedent. There can be legislative nullification of judicial decision, as was done by Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Divorce Act, by which the ratio in Mohd. Ahmad Khan vs. Shah Bano Begum 16 , was abrogated. Affirmation of reversal on different ground or a judgment rendered in ignorance of statute may also render it otiose.
Even though per incuriam rule does not apply to apex court decisions, in case of conflict between co-ordinate benches of the Supreme Court, the decision subsequent in time shall prevail.
This adverts us to the finality of a judgment passed by the Supreme Court. In Sajjan Singh vs. State of Rajasthan 17 , held that the doctrine of stare decisis may not strictly apply and no one can dispute the possition that the said doctrine should not be permitted to perpetuate erroneous decisions pronounced by the Apex Court to the detriment of general welfare.
Earlier also, the view taken was that the Supreme Court is not bound by its own decisions and may overrule its previous decisions Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York overturned the insider trading conviction of two hedge fund managers, Todd Newman and Anthony Chiasson, stating an insider can be convicted only if the misappropriated information produced a real personal benefit. The Appeals Court upheld the conviction ruling on Salman. SEC and the Appeal Court had, therefore, not adhered to the principle of stare decisis.
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Stare decisis requires that cases follow the precedents of other similar cases in similar jurisdictions. People are able to order their affairs and come to settlements with a certain amount of confidence when the outcome of litigation can be predicted by referring to previous decisions of the courts. It ensures the impartiality and transparency of judges. Generally, a judge is bound to follow the law enunciated in a previous case unless he or she can overrule or distinguish it.
It offers opportunities for the development of the law and the evolution of jurisprudence which cannot be provided by Parliament. The courts can more quickly lay down new principles, or extend old principles, to meet novel circumstances.
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