Question

Ratio Decidendi of a case means

• A. The final order of the Court
• B. The underlying principle or legal reasons on which the result of the case depends
• C. The judgment delivered by the court
• D. That part of the judgment which has persuasive effect

Hint:

*Ratio decidendi* is the binding part of a judgment, crucial for the doctrine of precedent in common law systems.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

*Ratio decidendi* refers to the legal principle or reasoning that forms the binding precedent of a case, determining its outcome. It is distinct from *obiter dicta*, which are non-binding remarks. Thus, the correct answer is: \[ {\text{The underlying principle or legal reasons on which the result of the case depends}} \]