Binding precedent remains operative until set aside, as the SC corrected inadvertent errors by substituting earlier paragraphs.

The SC accepted that its earlier order contained inadvertent errors in paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 and substituted those paragraphs with revised text. The substituted text reaffirmed that a well-reasoned judgment does not call for interference, that a High Court decision remains binding until it is set aside or overruled by the Supreme Court, and that authorities and the Tribunal cannot disregard binding precedent. The substitution application was accordingly allowed and the miscellaneous application was disposed of.

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Issues: Whether the earlier order required substitution of paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 to remove inadvertent errors, and the miscellaneous application could be disposed of on that basis.

Analysis: The Court accepted that the earlier order contained inadvertent errors in the specified paragraphs and substituted those paragraphs with revised text. The substituted text reiterates that a well-reasoned judgment does not warrant interference, that a High Court decision remains binding until set aside or overruled by the Supreme Court, and that authorities and the Tribunal cannot disregard such binding precedent.

Conclusion: The application for substitution was accepted and the miscellaneous application was disposed of.

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