Laws declared by the Supreme court shall be binding on all courts

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61.

Laws declared by the Supreme court shall be binding on all courts – mentioned under

A: Art.142

B: Art. 143

C: Art.136

D: Art. 141

The answer is: D

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Explanation

The correct option is D: Art. 141.

Article 141 of the Constitution of India deals with the law declared by the Supreme Court and its binding effect on all courts within the territory of India. It states that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts, including the Supreme Court itself.

The law declared has to be construed as a principle of law that emanates from a judgment, or an interpretation of law or judgment by the Supreme Court, upon which, the case is decided.

The purpose of this article is to ensure uniformity and consistency in the administration of justice and to uphold the supremacy of the Constitution.