Question

Remarks of a judge, which are made casually and are not relevant to the case in hand, are known as _____.

• A. Obiter dicta
• B. Ratio decidendi
• C. Precedent
• D. Binding source of law

Answer 1

The correct option is A Obiter dicta

Obiter dicta are remarks or observations made by a judge that, although included in the body of the court's opinion, do not form a necessary part of the court's decision. In a court opinion, obiter dicta include, but are not limited to, words "introduced by way of illustration, or analogy or argument". Obiter dicta are not the subject of the judicial decision, even if they happen to be correct statements of law.