Dictum
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Dictum. An observation as to the law made by a judge in the course of a case, but not necessary to its decision, and therefore of no binding effect; often called an obiter dictum, 'a remark by the way.' Formerly also the award of an arbitrator (dictor).
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