What does Article 141 of the Indian Constitution say?

Article 141 deals with law declared by supreme court to be binding on all courts. The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.

Which part of the Constitution contains Article 141?

Article 141 is in Part V (The Union), Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary.

Part V · The Union · Chapter IV — The Union Judiciary

Article 141: Law declared by Supreme Court to be binding on all courts

Official text as on 1 May 2024

Text of Article 141

The law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.

Words in [square brackets] were inserted or substituted by later amendments (see below). Source: Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India

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