Dewanchand Builders and Contractors v. Union of India

1 SCC 101Reported decision2012#1393 most cited

What is Dewanchand Builders and Contractors v. Union of India authority for?

This case is cited for the principle that a decision not founded on reasons, rendered without argument, or sub silentio, does not constitute a binding declaration of law or ratio decidendi under Article 141 of the Constitution.

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Dewanchand Builders and Contractors · Union of India · 1 SCC 101 · precedent sub silentio · ratio decidendi · Article 141 · binding effect · judicial discipline · Sections 10 · 11 · 12 · 36 · 43

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