Collector of Madura v. Moottoo Ramalinga
(1868) 12 MIA 397 · Supreme Court of India
A custom, if ancient, certain and reasonable, can be a source of law.
Unit II · Jurisprudence
Custom and precedent
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 141 | Law declared by the Supreme Court is binding |
Landmark cases
Bengal Immunity Co. v. State of Bihar
AIR 1955 SC 661 · Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court may overrule its own precedent for compelling reasons.