If the facts of a precedent (of a higher court in the same hierarchy) are similar to the facts of a present case, a court must apply or follow the ratio decidendi (the legal reason behind a ruling).1  When there is no reasonable distinction, it is ' followed '.f the facts of a precedent (of a higher court in the same hierarchy) are similar to the facts of a present case, a court must apply or follow the ratio decidendi (the legal reason behind a ruling).
The Elephant as Symbol in Chinese Art. The elephant in Chinese art is a symbol of strength and wisdom. It also bears some reference to Buddhism as the elephant is a sacred animal in Buddhist traditions. In. the Buddha is sometimes depicted riding an elephant, which may reference the religionâs origin as transported from.
Ganesh is often depicted as an elephant and is a Hindu symbol of wisdom. When used in Asian cultures, the elephant is a symbol of good luck, happiness and longevity. They also admire the elephant's memory and high intelligence, and use the symbol for some of their political parties. Elephants in Christianity can symbolize temperance as well as patience and chastity.