Article 141 of the constitution lays down that the law declared by Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India. Therefore, the Supreme Court:
A. Is bound by its earlier decisions as the expression "all court" includes Supreme Court also
B. Is not bound by its own decisions and may reverse a previous decision
C. Can reverse a previous decisions only when a new legislation is enacted having the effect of abrogating decision
D. Can reverse a previous decision only when that previous decision was given as a result of overlooking another previous decision
Answer: Option B

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