SHORT ANSWER:
Judicial precedents guide the interpretation of constitutional provisions by establishing legal principles through court decisions.
DETAILS:
- Courts refer to previous judgments to ensure consistency in legal interpretations.
- Precedents help in understanding the intent of the Constitution and its application in various cases.
- They can either uphold or change the interpretation of constitutional provisions based on new contexts.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Not applicable as this pertains to legal interpretation rather than punishment.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Article 141 (Supreme Court's decisions binding on all courts)
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