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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 courts" include Supreme Court also.

B)  Is not bound by its own decisions and may reverse a previous decision.

C)  Can reverse a previous decision 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.