The Doctrine of Stare Decisis, meaning to stand by decided cases, rests upon the principle that law by which men are governed should be fixed, definite and known. Where a Principle of law has become established by a series of decisions, it is binding on the Courts. Judgements which have held the field for a fairly long time ought not to be disturbed unless there is a prepondering necessity dictated by the demands of justice to overturn them.
(1) Sakshi -vs- UOI
[(2004) 5 SCC 518]
(2) Mishri Lal -vs- Dhirendra Nath
[(1994) 4 SCC 11]
(3) S. Brahmanand -vs- K.R. Muthu Gopal
[(2005) 12 SCC 764].