In our system, if a judge feels that the decision made by a judge in a higher court is wrong, he or she is free to disregard it.

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Judges in lower courts are generally bound by the decisions of higher courts in their jurisdiction due to the principle of stare decisis, meaning they must follow established precedent unless there is a significant reason not to, such as a change in law or overruling by a still higher court.

In Our System, If a Judge Feels That the Decision