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<h1>Courts must follow previous decisions under stare decisis doctrine unless compelling reasons exist for change</h1> The doctrine of stare decisis, meaning 'to stand by things decided,' requires courts to follow previous judgments when resolving cases with similar facts. This principle promotes legal certainty and consistency, preventing casual reconsideration of settled law merely because alternative views exist. Courts should not disturb established positions without compelling reasons. However, the doctrine is not inflexible - larger benches may reconsider previous decisions in appropriate circumstances involving public policy, public good, or remedying continued injustice. The principle ensures legal predictability and guides future conduct.