LLM Notes: Precedent should not be petrified nor judicial dicta divorced from the socio economic mores of the age. Judges are not prophets and only interpret laws in the light of the contemporary ethos. discuss the nature of judicial process in india.

Explanation of the Statement

This statement, attributed to Justice Krishna Iyer, reflects a progressive approach to judicial interpretation and the doctrine of precedent.

Meaning of the Statement

• Precedent should not be petrified:
  Legal precedents—past judicial decisions that guide future cases—should not be treated as rigid, unchangeable rules. The law must remain dynamic, capable of adapting to new circumstances and evolving societal values. If precedents were "petrified" (frozen in time), the law would become outdated and unable to address contemporary issues.

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Compulsory Licensing of Pharmaceuticals : Socio-Legal Impact

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Compulsory Licensing of Pharmaceuticals : Socio-Legal Impact from Harshal Morwale

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