The <em>doctrine which obligates the courts for following the historical cases while making a ruling on a similar case is called Stare Decisis</em>. It ensures the same approach towards the cases with similar scenarios. It binds courts for following the precedents set by earlier decisions. In Latin, it means " To stand by that which is decided" while being unconstitutional means that governmental action is in violation of the authority and rights which are granted by the constitution.
<span>The doctrine of stare decisis means that courts look to past, similar issues to guide their decisions. The past decisions are known as precedent. Precedent is a legal principle or rule that is created by a court decision. This decision becomes an example, or authority, for judges deciding similar issues later.</span>
