The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
Article 141: Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts
The Constitution of IndiaCentral Constitution · 1950
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Where this provision sits
| Act | The Constitution of India |
|---|---|
| Article | 141 |
| Marginal note | Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 80 |
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