Words & Phrases–Obiter dictum–MeaningAn observation or remark made by the Court by way of aside while deciding the actual issue before it–The mere casual statement or observation which is not relevant pertinent or essential to decide the issue in hand, does not form the part of the judgment of the Court and have no authoritative value–The expression of the personal view or opinion of the judge is just and casual remark made whist deviating from answering the actual issues pending before the Court–These causal remarks are considered or treated as beyond the ambit of the authoriative or
operative part of the judgement.
