Regarding use of case laws.
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08 July 2016
Can supreme court's judgement on any disput between two private parties be held as refrence in any other similar case?
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09 July 2016
Yes..
Supreme court don't have time to give similar judgement on similar case again..
Supreme court don't have time to give similar judgement on similar case again..
28 July 2016
The decisions may depends on the presentation and counters of parties in dispute. Then how far is it possible to use such judgement in other cases.
28 July 2016
The judgements might depends on the presentation and counters of parties in dispute. How far is it possible to use such judgement against anyone else.
28 July 2016
The judgements might depends on the presentation and counters of parties in dispute. How far is it possible to use such judgement against anyone else.
20 July 2025
Great question about how Supreme Court judgments work as references!
Here’s a straightforward explanation:
Can a Supreme Court judgment between two private parties be used as reference in another similar case?
Yes, it can — but with some nuances.
Why and how judgments are used as references?
Precedent Principle:
Indian judiciary follows the doctrine of stare decisis — which means courts follow previous decisions (precedents) to maintain consistency and predictability.
Binding and Persuasive Nature:
Supreme Court judgments are binding on all lower courts on the same points of law.
Ratio Decidendi vs Obiter Dicta:
The binding part is the ratio decidendi — the core legal reasoning of the judgment. Other remarks (obiter dicta) are persuasive but not binding.
Limitations:
Facts Matter:
Every judgment is based on its unique facts and circumstances. So, while you can refer to a judgment on a similar legal principle, the court will check if facts align closely.
Presentation and Counter Arguments:
How parties argued and presented evidence affects the decision. So, even if legal principles match, a different factual background or arguments can lead to a different outcome.
So,
You can rely on Supreme Court judgments to support your case legally.
But the judgment’s application depends on how closely your facts match and how arguments are made.
The courts always have the discretion to distinguish your case from previous rulings if facts or circumstances differ.
In short:
Supreme Court judgments serve as strong references, but their influence depends on factual and legal similarity.
Here’s a straightforward explanation:
Can a Supreme Court judgment between two private parties be used as reference in another similar case?
Yes, it can — but with some nuances.
Why and how judgments are used as references?
Precedent Principle:
Indian judiciary follows the doctrine of stare decisis — which means courts follow previous decisions (precedents) to maintain consistency and predictability.
Binding and Persuasive Nature:
Supreme Court judgments are binding on all lower courts on the same points of law.
Ratio Decidendi vs Obiter Dicta:
The binding part is the ratio decidendi — the core legal reasoning of the judgment. Other remarks (obiter dicta) are persuasive but not binding.
Limitations:
Facts Matter:
Every judgment is based on its unique facts and circumstances. So, while you can refer to a judgment on a similar legal principle, the court will check if facts align closely.
Presentation and Counter Arguments:
How parties argued and presented evidence affects the decision. So, even if legal principles match, a different factual background or arguments can lead to a different outcome.
So,
You can rely on Supreme Court judgments to support your case legally.
But the judgment’s application depends on how closely your facts match and how arguments are made.
The courts always have the discretion to distinguish your case from previous rulings if facts or circumstances differ.
In short:
Supreme Court judgments serve as strong references, but their influence depends on factual and legal similarity.
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