Should Supreme Courts have power to overturn their own precedents?

Context

The power of courts to overturn their own precedents—known as overruling—sits at the heart of judicial authority and legal stability. Traditionally, courts follow the doctrine of stare decisis ("let the decision stand"), treating past rulings as binding to ensure predictability and public trust. However, when circumstances change or courts believe prior decisions were wrongly decided, they may reverse course; the U.S. Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade exemplified this power and reignited debate over whether courts should have such authority, with critics arguing it undermines legal certainty while supporters contend it corrects judicial errors.