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Direction: Two statements are given, labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct? Assertion (A) The source of law is traced from…

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Direction: Two statements are given, labelled Assertion (A) and Reason (R). In the context of the two statements, which of the following is correct?
Assertion (A) The source of law is traced from judicial pronouncement
Reason (R) It ensures that previous court’s decision is followed by another court
  1. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
  2. Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
  3. (A) is true, but (R) is false
  4. (A) is false, but (R) is true

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A - Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
Judicial precedent is a source of law, and it operates because the doctrine of stare decisis ensures earlier decisions are followed by later courts; R explains A.

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