Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

The decisions of the Supreme Court of India are binding on .............

Options:

Territory of individual state

All States & UT except J & K

Only District Courts

All Courts in India

Correct Answer:

All Courts in India

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4 - All Courts in India

The decisions of the Supreme Court of India are binding on all courts and authorities within the territory of India. This includes all lower courts, tribunals, and governmental bodies. The doctrine of binding precedent ensures that lower courts must follow the legal principles established by the Supreme Court in its judgments.

Article 141 states: Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts - Constitution of India.