Meaning
The literal meaning of precedent is something that has happened before.[1]A precedent is statement of law found in a judicial decision of a High Court or superior court, meant to be followed by the same court as also by subordinate courts. The judges to be free to decide contrary to decisions in decided cases, and then the law and the fate of the litigants would hang on the fancy of individual judges following. As far as sensible and practicable, the principles conflict-a wilderness, hardly law.

Definitions
Several authors and philosophers defined the doctrine of precedent some of them are given below.

1. According to Salmond
   Precedent is the making of law by the recognition and application of new rules by the courts themselves in the administration of justice. [2]
2. According to Bentham Judge made law
3. According to Gray 'Precedent covers everything said or done, which furnishes a rule for subsequent practice'
4. According to Keeton 'A judicial precedent is judicial to which authority has in some measure been attached
5. According to Austin precedents are judiciary's view[3]

According to me, the precedents are the decisions have some binding value and that is very helpful to not only to judges but also advocates to assist their clients.

Precedent As A Source Of Law

Judicial precedent when considered with authority, the embodied principle becomes binding for future cases and it thus becomes a source of law. Blackstone clearly pointed out that it is an established rule to abide by the former precedents where the same points come again in litigation. It has been important to note how precedents operate as an important source of law.

Authoritative precedents are widely view on the basis of the legal source of law, in so far as they are binding on the judges. And persuasive precedents are a historical source of law, in so far as they have only a persuasive or guiding (but not a binding) efficacy, and thus provide a historical basis on which a law may be built by the judge if he is favorably inclined to that precedent and accepts it.

History In all the things have a history and have a story behind that:
The concept of doctrine of precedent has evolved from the English law and is pari materia to India. The wording of Mahabharata says 'that Path is the right path which has been followed by virtuous men' The concept of precedent is based on this theory. The edifice of common law is made up of this theory

• Ancient law:
• Medieval Times:
• During the British Rule
• After independence

Ancient law
The court were normally local area based and decided most of the things orally. The ancient courts known as kula, sherni, puga, and shashan of which the former three were the tribal, professional, and local tribunals respectively. They decided the cases falling within their respective jurisdiction.

Medieval Times
In this period also, there is no traces of any theory of the precedent. Although Mohammedan rulers establish courts and had appointed Qazis to administer justice, most of the disputes in villages were decided by panchayats. In the absence of a well structured judicial system, no doctrine of precedent developed in India as it developed in England. It is after the organization of the British rule that present theory of precedent stared developing and from that time onwards, we can trace ongoing development of the doctrine.

During the British Rule
After the foundation of British rule in the country for quite a while, the English people directed equity as per the Personal law of the gatherings with the assistance of pandits and maulvis. By the 'Regulation Act' a Supreme Court was formed at Calcutta. Later on, Supreme Court was set up in other Presidency towns too. After at some point, High Courts were established in areas. There was no connection between the Supreme Court and the High Court and they were autonomous of one another.

After Independence
After the independence the Indian constitution was established and Indian Constitution 1950: After independence of the country, the Privy Council stopped the appellant court in India and Federal Court was nullified. By the Indian constitution, 1950, a Supreme Court was established and which is the final appellant tribunal. In states there are High Courts and District Courts were established the Art141 was incorporated the doctrine of precedent and it cover and render a good assistance in the judicial system and it removes all the difficulties that were existed in the earlier system.

Art 141 Of The Indian Constitution[4]

Law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts. The decisions of supreme court and as well as the High Court are followed by the lower courts. It refers only to courts other than the Supreme Courts. Thus, the Supreme Court is not bound by its own decisions, except to the extent of that a smaller Bench is bound by the decisions of a larger Bench and that of a Co-equal Bench.

Vishaka V. State of Rajasthan[5]
In this case several guide lines was made by the supreme court of India and that is a binding precedent. The guide lines are absolutely binding in nature.

Mohd Ahmed Khan V. Shah Bano Begum[6]
It was held that the Supreme Court's interpretation of religious texts is a binding precedent. The lower court has the duty to follow the decisions of Supreme Court.

Pandurang Kalu v. State of Maharashtra[7]
The Supreme Court held that the decisions of the High court will binding until and unless the Supreme Court overrules them.

Commissioner of Income tax V. Ram Chandra Rao[8]
The decisions held by One High court is not necessary binding nature to another High court. Its create a persuasive effect only and it is highly considerable.

Precedent Sub- Silentio[9]

• If any question involved in a case is incidentally covered by the decision, without discussion, it is called the 'Precedent sub- silentio'
• At best, it also may have only some persuasive effect, but no authoritative binding effect.

Uptron India Ltd v. Shammi Bhan[10]
A wrong concession on a question of law cannot constitute a just ground for a binding precedent.

Kinds Of Precedent [11]

1. Declarative
   The already declare law or rules are applied the new case is called the declarative precedent.
    
2. Original
   The original precedents are the application of the new law or making a new rule to the case.
    
3. Authoritative
   The authoritative precedent is again classified in to two that are:
   
   1. Absolute authoritative
   2. Conditional Authoritative
      The absolute authoritative precedent has absolutely binding by the lower courts and conditionally authoritative must be specify the reasons for reject.
      For e.g. � all court in India is absolutely bound by decisions of courts higher to itself because of hierarchy.
       
4. Persuasive
   The persuasive precedent is have no absolute binding but its highly considerable for example the decision of a one high court have no need to bound the another high court, because of they are enjoying the Co-ordinate equal power but it must be highly considerable.

Elements Gaining Weight To Precedent.[12]

They are lots of points give weight to the precedents. The important points are mentioned below.

• The unanimity
  The unanimity of the court giving decision that brings the precedent are more valuable and its get an more strong also.
• Approval by the courts
  The approval of that decision by other courts, it will gain added authority if it's affirmed by a superior court.
• Eminence of judge
  The eminence of the judge of giving the decision helps the precedents are more strong and large acceptance.
   
• Expert opinion
  The consultation with the experts of the profession helps to avoid the mistakes and find out new methods and new aptable law for the existing facts of the case[13].
   

Disregard Of Precedent[14]

The precedent ceases to apply because of following points.

• Dissenting from
• Overruling
• Prospective over ruling
• Distinguishing
• Dissenting from
• Per incuriam
   

If they have any dissenting from the part of the other courts that will affect the precedent.

• Overruling
  The decisions are overruled by the same equal strength or larger bench, and then they have no value for that precedent.
   
• Prospective over ruling
  Prospective overruling is slight different than overruling, the earlier decision is applied to the particular case also and future cases are not applicable the earlier decision.
   
• Distinguishing
  The facts are in similar nature is only applicable by the precedent, the entirely different facts and cases are not bind by the precedent decisions.
• Per incuriam
  Meaning; through lack of care or carelessness.
  
  This is a decision of a court arrived at without attention being drawn to the relevant statute or authority. it is usually not binding[15]

Merits of Judicial Precedents:

• Consistency and predictability:
  Due to the presence of judicial precedents, the lawyers become capable to aid their clients regarding specific subject matter after observing the precedents prevalent in such field. It provides assurance that every case will be treated and decided in a manner that is similar to pass decisions. There is building a consistency and predictability that everyone can rely upon it.
   
• Flexibility:
  Precedents carry the flexibility in judicial system, The Supreme Court is not bound by its own decisions. The rules established by the Supreme Court in a particular subject matter remain in force except they have not been overruled by the Supreme Court. They form the law according to the changed conditions and thus carry flexibility to the law.
   
• Save time of the courts:
  The judicial precedents give great feasibility to decrease the effort of judges and lawyers. Formerly the difficulty concerning a few specific matters is resolved then it is not required to re-argue the same question in the future similar cases also so It will help to save the time of courts[16].

Demerits of precedents

• Complexity:
  There are so many case laws as a result it creates complexity. The judge issues his own point of view on matter to create more precedents. Decisions are very wide, and it becomes burden for the lawyers and judges working on the similar matter to decide that what is applicable or not. It is tedious task to find out relevant case law on particular matter.
   
• Possibility of overlooking of authorities:
  The immensely increasing number of cases has an irresistible result on the judges and the lawyers, thus there is prospect of overlooking of authorities. It becomes not easy to trace out the wide variety of authorities on the very point. occasionally, the conflicting decisions of higher courts put the judges of lower courts into a dilemma.
   
• Rigid:
  The practice of judicial precedents brings inflexibility in the system for the reason that the lower courts are bound by decisions of higher courts. The society is not fixed and there is change in social, economic, and other situation with time. Changed status may require a different interpretation of law. In fact binding precedents can hold back the advance of law.

Ratio Decidendi

Ratio decidendi is a Latin phrase; it means the rationale for the decision. the ratio decidendi is the position in a case that determines the judgment or the principle that the case establishes. Ratio decidendi is a part of a case ,which is about that principle of law on which a decision is based, when a judge passes judgment in a case, the judge applies law to such facts and arrives at a decision, the reasons are stated, such reasons behind the decision called ratio decidendi.[17]

Bridges V. Hawkeworth[18]
The case gives a good picture for ratio decidendi. In this case a customer found some money from the floor of a shop. The court applied the rule of 'finders-keepers' and awarded possession of the money to him rather than to the shopkeeper. The ratio decidendi of this case is with the purpose of finder of goods is the keeper i.e., has the right of possession over it.

Donogue V. Stevenson[19]
The case is famously known as ginger beer case. In this case the manufacture is liable for the negligence caused. The reason is that the manufactures has the duty towards the consumer.

State of Orissa v. Sudhanshu Shekhar Mishra[20]
The ratio decidendi can be extracted by finding the material facts of the case and the law applicable to the given law. The judgment must be based on the combined of that.

Director of Settlements, Andhra Pradesh and Others V. M.R. Apparao and Another [21]
The issue of ratio decidendi has been explained by the Supreme Court in wherein it was observed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court that Article 141 of the Constitution unequivocally direct and means that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all Courts within the territory of India.

State of U P. V. Ajay Kumar Sharma [22]
The court held that the main dis advantages are to find out the ratio decidendi, if there are number of reasons. The division can be made on facts to avoid tiresome precedents. while it speaks of the law declared, it means only the ratio decidendi of the decision and it may also include obiter dictum, provided it is upon a legal point raised and argued.

Obiter Dicta

The obiter dicta are a mere say. They have no any binding effect, it is the discussions held during the decision and this is the un necessary part of a judicial decisions Obiter dicta are more or less presumably unnecessary to the decision. it may be an expression of a viewpoint or sentiments which has no binding effect.. A mere stray observation of the Supreme Court would not amount to a precedent. The statements which are not the part of the ratio decidendi constitute obiter dicta and are not authoritative[23].

Professor Goodhart defined obiter dicta as, "a conclusion based on a fact the existence of which has not been determined by the Court

In this case. Justice Field expressed a view by way of obiter dicta that even if the prosecution succeeds in proving that the alleged tort was committed by the accused, he shall not be guilty of manslaughter until the jury finds him guilty for this offence

Doctrine of Stare Decisis
The doctrine of stare decisis literally means "let the decision stand in its rightful place". It is expressed in the maxim stare decisis et non quieta movere which means "to stand by decisions and not to disturb what is settled". The underlying logic of the doctrine is to Attorney general V. Uganda law society [24]

The justification of stare decisis is for promoting uniformity in judicial decisions. and also ensuring stability, certainty and predictability of the law.

M. Lakhani v. Malkapur Municipality[25]
It was remarked that a Supreme Court decision is binding on High Courts.

A Critical Analysis
By analyzing those all are it s easy to understand how much importance of precedents in our judicial system. The judicial precedent have its own merits and as well as the de merits also. In my point of law the doctrine of precedent, ratio decidendi and as well as obiter dicta are plays a significant role. My opinion is the precedent is very good not only for judges but also a good solution for advocates and aware of such laws. At the same time there is a need to curb out the demerits of such over exercise of power.

Examples Of Good Precedent
Vishaka V. state of Rajasthan[26]
Several guidelines are passed and it is leads to enactment of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013

Mukesh & ors. V. State of Delhi[27]
The case popularly known as Delhi Gang Rape case, a juvenile, who was few months less to 18 years have been sentenced to 3 years custodial sentence, however, it was held that he was the active member in the rape case. As a outcome of amendment, on 8th August, 2014, Juvenile Justice (Care & Protection) Act, 2014 where the age of the juvenile was reduced from 18 years to 16 years, that is, any child who have alleged for the heinous crime under the age of 16 to 18 years shall be tried as an adult.

PUCL V. UOI [28]
Popularly known as Right to food case. Right to food is a fundamental right and right to live with human dignity

Ashok kumar Thakur V. UOI[29] & Unnikrishnan V. State of AP[30]
Right to education is ensured and free and compulsory education was incorporated under

Article 21 A of the Indian Constitution
NALSA V. UOI[31]

Transgender rights were ensured and third gender was recognized.

Keshavanda Barati V. State of Kerala [32]
This is one of the good precedent relates to fundamental right amendment. The first Sajjan Singh V. State of Rajasthan [33]and Sankari Prasad V. Union of India [34]

case was overruled by I .C.Golakh nath v. State of Punjab[35] and it is overruled by Kesavananda Barati case.

Precedent In Other Countries

Precedent In England

The edifice of common law is made up of this theory of Mahabharata that is the follow the right path way. The doctrine of precedents grew in England in absence of law requires not over turning precedents too often[36].

In England, the high court and the court of appeal are each bound by their own previous decisions, but the supreme court of UK is able to deviate from its earlier decisions, although in practice is rarely does so. Divisional court also bound by its decisions

Judicial Precedent is not bind in following situations

1. Conflict between two decisions
2. Ignorance of statute [37].

Precedent In America

Stare decisis -Decisis means literally and legally, the decision. Usually the Judges are obliged to respect the precedent established by prior decisions. The doctrine is followed to maintain stability and uniformity. And at the same time it is treated and Considered as a judicial restraint. The concept Viewed as a tradition or a practice rather than a legal doctrine. But they generally not overrule[38].

Burnet V. Coronado oil & Gas Co 285 U.S.393
Correction through legislative action is not practically possible even the court is overruled the previous decisions.

Precedent In Canada

• Canada judicial system follows the precedent.
• Same province or jurisdictional may assist judges in reaching a decision.
• Other common wealth jurisdiction has persuasive effect.
• House of lord can overrule their previous decision.

Precedent In Europe

There is no concept of precedent prevail in Europe. In Europe the court of justice is based on civil Roman law system, Court of justice of the European Union (CJEU) the National courts-apply its own decisions. There is Absence of Judicial precedent and same as Opposed to practice of English Courts. And not based on previous decisions[39].

Precedent In Germany

No binding precedent found in Germany. The Federal Supreme court and Federal administrative court and separate court like Federal Tax court, Federal Labour court and Federal Social court functioned based on their respective jurisdiction.

Precedent In France

No binding precedent.

2 distinct and separate hierarchy of court

Judicial and administrative orders

Precedent In Italy

Italy also there is no binding effect. There is existence of Court on original jurisdiction and Court on special jurisdiction they are not treated Precedent is not a source of law. The mere Persuasive effect is considered[40]

Related Case Laws
State of U. P V. Synthetics & Chemicals Ltd[41]
The Court held that any declaration here lacking of the application of mind or carry in absence of any reason it cannot be deemed to be declaration of law or authority of a general nature binding as precedent. A decision without reference to relevant provision of law is weaker than even casual surveillance.

Kumar Gupta v. State of Haryana[42]
The court held that High Courts are Court of record under Article 215 of the Constitution. The provisions deals in Article 227, the High Courts have power of superintendence over all Courts and tribunals in their respective jurisdiction. it means all Courts and Tribunals in the respective State will be bound by the decisions of the High Court.

Raval & Co V. K G Ram Chandran[43]
The court clarify the full form of the principle is Stare decisis et non quieta movere, which means stand by decisions and do not move that which is quite. There are vertical and horizontal stare decisis. The horizontal one is a rule of prudence, and may be weak by factors e.g. apparent error, distinction on facts.

Union of India V. Raghubir Singh[44]
The Supreme Court held that the binding precedent is necessary to be followed in order to uphold consistency in judicial decision and it enables an natural development of the law. It also provides a guarantee to a person as to the consequence of transactions forming part of his daily affairs.

Tribhovandas P. Thakker V. Rattilal Motilal Patel [45]
Precedents form foundation of administration of justice The court held that:
Precedents is enunciate the rules of law outline the foundation of administration of justice in our system. It has been held time and again that a single Judge of a High Court is normally bound to accept as correct judgments of Courts of co-ordinate jurisdiction and the Division Benches and of the Full Benches of his Court and of the Supreme Court. The reason for the rule which makes a precedent obligatory lies in the craving to protected uniformity and certainty in the law.

Surinder Singh V. Hardial Singh[46]
The court held the Precedents keep the law predictable

Union of India V. Amrit Lal Manchanda[47]
The court held that the precedent is the Follow it to mark Path of Justice

Bengal Immunity Co. V. State of Bihar [48]
The Supreme Court overruled its own decision in State of Bombay v. The United Motors Ltd[49]observing that the Supreme Court can depart from its previous decisions if it is persuaded of its mistake and its baneful result on the general interest of the public. The overruling of a decision is permitted, if the rule of construction accepted by the Supreme Court is inconsistent with the legal philosophy of the Constitution

Maganlal Chagganlal (Pvt) Ltd. V. Municipal Corporation of Greater Bombay[50]
The Supreme Court held that if the earlier decision is erroneous and has given rise to public cause inconvenience to and hardship, there is no harm in overruling such decision.

Sundarjas Kanyalal Bhathija V. The Collector, Thane, Maharashtra [51]
The apex court held as:
One must remember that pursuit of the law, though glamorous it is, has its own limitation on the Bench. In a multi judge Court, the Judges are bound by precedents and procedure. They perhaps will use their discretion only when there is no declared principle to be found, no rule and no authority.

State of Orissa V. Mohd. Illiyas [52]
The court held that every decision contains three basic postulates:

1. Findings of material facts, direct and inferential,
2. The statements of the principles of law, and
3. The judgment based on the combined effect of the above.

The Court has consistently held that in case of conflicting judgments of co-equal benches, it is desirable to refer the matter to a larger Bench.

Zenith Steel Tubes and Industries Ltd. V. SICOM Ltd[53]
The Precedents are not to be read as a statute. The bench should not place reliance on the decisions without discussing as to how the circumstances fits in with the factual situation. The Circumstantial flexibility, one addition or a different fact, makes a difference between conclusions in two cases. (Union of India V. Amrit Lal Manchanda [54]and Haryana Financial Corporation V. Jagdamba Oil Mills[55]

Anugrah Narain Singh v. State of U.P[56]
The apex court held that, the High Courts of the judicial discipline and adherence to the rule of precedents, observing that when there is a difference of views among coordinate Benches of one and the same strength, the matter should be referred to a larger bench, instead of passing any order. Also re iterated in Jaisri Sahu v. Rajdewon Dubey [57]

Union of India V. Nirala Yadav [58]
The Decisions of a smaller Bench prevails, which deals with and explains the decision of larger Bench.

Joseph V. Special Tehsildar[59]
Court clarifies the most conflicted area in precedent as follows.

Conflicts between Benches:
There are three mutually repugnant streams of precedents:

1. Subordinate court may follow the earlier precedent, i.e., view of the earlier vintage will prevail.
2. Later Decision will prevail
3. Better in point of law:

The same opinion was held in Vasant Tatabo Hargude & Ors. V. Dikkaya Muttaya Pujari [60]and Govindanaik G. Kalaghatigi V. West Patent Press Co. Ltd. & Anr[61]

Parsaraja Manikyala Rao V. State of A.P [62]
Court held that each criminal case depends on its own facts. Thus one should avoid the temptation to decide cases by matching the colour of one case against the colour of the other. To provide quick and effective justice, it is required to avoid the propensity to refer to and rely upon precedents to appear at findings of fact in criminal cases. Same was held in Naib Singh V. State of Punjab [63]

Vedica Procon Private Ltd. v. Balleshwar Greens Private Ltd. & Ors[64].
The Supreme Court found inconsistency in two judgments of the court of equal strength on the issue of opening of sale in liquidation proceedings in Navalkha and Sons vs. Ramanuja Das & Ors.[65]and Divya Mfg. Co. (P) Ltd. v. Union Bank of India[66] observing that in the latter case, the Supreme Court departed from the principle laid down in 1969 case � unnecessarily, thus 1969 case followed.

Commissioner of Income Tax V. Ms Sun Engineering Works Private Limited[67]
The Hon'ble Apex Court held that:
While applying the judgment to a latter cases, the court should carefully aim to ascertain the true principle laid down by the decision of Supreme Court and not to pick out words or sentences from the judgments divorced from the context of question under consideration by the court to support their reasoning. Any temporary order passed even by Supreme Court is limited to that particular case and should not to be used as precedent for others cases exclusively when the Supreme Court itself has previous authoritatively determined the question which is squarely involved in the latter case.

Suganthi Suresh Kumar V. Jagdeeshan [68]
Supreme Court observed that, It is impermissible for a High Court to overrule the verdict of the Apex Court on the view that the Supreme Court laid down legal position without bearing in mind any other point. High Court cannot question the rightness of the decision of the Supreme Court even although the point sought after before the High Court.

Union of India v. Maniklal Banerjee[69]
The court held that, only ratio decidendi is binding and has precedent value.

Siddharam Satlingappa Mhetre V. State of Maharashtra and Ors[70]
it was held by the Apex Court that the judgment of a larger strength is binding not only on a judgment of smaller bench but the judgment of a co-equal strength is also obligatory on a Bench of Judges of co-equal strength. If the court doubts the correctness o judgment, the only proper course would be to make a request to the Chief justice to refer the subject to a larger bench of appropriate strength.

State of mp V. Mala banergee[71]
Court held that if the Conflict between co- equal benches, it is desirable to refer the matter to a larger bench.

Suggestions

• The precedents are very important but they have some dis regards also, so while making judicial precedents the courts are nee to more cautious.
• The court must be ensuring the ratio decidendi in each case.
• While making a law the consideration of the lower court ensure, that brings to reduce the overruling and dis regards.
• The ratio decidendi in that particular case is must be mentioned more clearly that helps the future cases for easy access of the decisions.
• The obiter dictum maintain a separate way that also helpful in future reference cases.
• The doctrine of precedent as recognized under the constitution is an instrument of certainty, creativity, and predictability of judicial interpretation of the statue, but while overruling its own decisions the courts need to be more cautious.
• That the High Court acts as an intermediary between Supreme court and the subordinate courts needs to be more careful that their decisions must be in accordance with the Judgments of the Supreme Court and should act with utmost care that their decisions should not be reversed in the Supreme Court as it affects lot many cases decided in the lower court relying on the decisions of the High Court.
• The High Court must not take a different view from the view taken by their counterparts in other states; this persuasive value attached to the precedents needs to be reduced by passing decisions at High Court taken into account passed by the other High Courts.

Conclusion
Precedent provides legal authority for an action precisely because it occurred before These words are quoted by Ari melber.

The precedents are the judge made law or that is also known as the judiciary's law. Through this writing clearly understand the importance of precedent as well the judiciary's role of making a law. The ratio decidendi is the binding part of a precedent. Its state the reason behind the judgment. Obiter dicta are the mere say things that are the discussions were made it and have no any binding value. Through this writing clearly understand that the importance of precedent in the current scenario in a legal perspective.

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