Constitution Section 141 — Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts

Part V — THE UNION — CHAPTER IV.—THE UNION JUDICIARY

Constitutional

Summary

The law that the Supreme Court announces in its decisions must be followed by every court in India. This means that all lower courts, including High Courts, are required to apply the legal principles set by the Supreme Court.

Official Text

The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.