The Doctrine of Per Incuriam in Indian Law: Scope, Application, and Judicial Discipline
Introduction In any legal system built on precedents, consistency is both a strength and a challenge. Courts rely on earlier judgments to maintain stability, predictability, and fairness. However, what happens when a previous judgment is fundamentally flawed because a relevant law or binding precedent was overlooked? This is where the doctrine of per incuriam steps in. The principle of per...
0 Commentarii 0 Distribuiri 167 Views 0 previzualizare