This was held in : The Supreme Court of India has the power to overrule its own previous judgments. This ensures flexibility and allows the apex court to correct any potential errors in its past pronouncements and adapt to evolving legal and social contexts.
The law declared by the Supreme Court of India is binding upon all subordinate courts within the territory of India. But the Supreme Court itself is not bound by its own decisions.
Asked in Civil Judge (Junior Division) Exam 2015 · Topic: The Supreme Court (Landmark Judgments and Doctrines)
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Answer: D. Bengal Immunity Co. Ltd. V/s State of Bihar
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