DC-0191Doctrines · Jurisprudence · Wanted
Per Incuriam
Scope
A decision given in ignorance of a binding statute or precedent, and why a later court need not follow it.
Authorities to start from
- A.R. Antulay v. R.S. Nayak, (1988) 2 SCC 602
- State of U.P. v. Synthetics & Chemicals Ltd., (1991) 4 SCC 139
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