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<h1>Judicial discretion requires careful judgment based on legal principles, not personal whim or arbitrary decisions</h1> Discretion in legal context refers to the exercise of judgment, skill, and wisdom rather than arbitrary decision-making. It requires judicial thinking, vigilant circumspection, and careful consideration. When statutes grant discretionary power to judges, it constitutes judicial discretion that must be regulated by established legal principles, not personal whim or caprice. Such discretion typically applies to procedural matters, punishment, or administrative costs rather than substantive rights. The exercise of discretion carries heavy responsibility and must be based on known legal rules, preventing it from becoming wholly absolute or exempt from review.