kumaracme
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In terms of legal dictum, kindly explain the following: What is ratio decidendi and obiter dicta? Is there any difference between the two?
From India, New Delhi
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' Ratio decidendi ' refers to the legal principle laid down in a judgment while ' Obiter dicta ' refers to any passing remarks made by a judge in a judgment which is not necessary for or not related to the decision of the judgment.

Ratio decidendi has referential value to be cited as precedent in other cases whereas Obiter dicta can be ignored as the personal view or observation of the judge who made it.

From India, Salem
kumaracme
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Dear Mr. Umakanthan Sir, Thanks for your erudite and knowledgeable reply which is useful for my understanding.
From India, New Delhi

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