Table of Contents Introduction Meaning of the term “property” Pre 1978 position – Fundamental right to property The doctrine of eminent domain Post-1978 position – the Constitutional right to property Implications of 44th amendment Act Judicial Approach regarding Constitutional right to property Right to property as a human right Conclusion Introduction The right to property … Read more
Out of the total 15,959 judges in the lower judiciary across India, 11,397 are males which make up of about 71.4% while there are only 4,409 women judges making up 27.6%. At the district level, female lawyers remain below 40%. Not more than 10% of female lawyers are there in the higher courts. In 2016, … Read more
Table of Contents Introduction Role of Journalism in India Origin and Development of Press in India Pre-Independence Post-Independence Press Council of India Functions Powers Limitations on the powers of the PCI Status of Media Freedom in India Legal Provisions Plight of journalism in Modern India Responsibilities of Journalists Conclusion Introduction “Knowledge makes the man, they … Read more
According to Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1972 all agreements are not contracts. Only those agreements are contracts that are made by parties who are competent to enter into a contract. Further, the word ‘competent’ has been described in Section 11 of Indian Contract Act; it is inclusive of 3 essentials- The person … Read more
Introduction The word tort originates from the French language. It is equivalent to the English word “wrong” and Romanian law’s term “delict”. It is derived from the Medieval Latin word “tortum” which means “wrong” or “injury” which itself was further developed from the Old Latin word “torquere” which means “to twist”. It is a breach … Read more
Table of Contents Introduction Background and scope of colourable legislation Limitations of the Doctrine Landmark judgments under the Doctrine of Colourable Legislation Conclusion Introduction The doctrine of colourability is the concept that when a legislature aims to do something that it is unable to do or is beyond its capability or authority, within the limitations … Read more
Table of Contents Introduction Who can be a Karta? Senior most Male Member Junior Male Member Female Member as Karta Characteristics of Karta Powers of a Karta Powers of Management Rights to Income or Remuneration and Expenditure Rights to Represent Joint Family Right to Compromise Power to refer a Dispute to Arbitration Power to Contract … Read more
Table of Contents Introduction and scope Types of construction contracts Contract types explained Why so many types Reasons for the complexities and complications Types of soils and difficulty involved in excavation and estimation Monopsony nature of construction (project) owner Rates and costs Minimization of risk and cost – maximization of savings/profit Laws – legalese – … Read more
Introduction At the end of law school, most of the students are looking for a well paying job. They need good grades, specialised knowledge, internships, moot court experiences, etc. to get through the hallowed doors. . Therefore, as they look for a job, every lawyer dreams of becoming a part of a top-notch law firm … Read more
Introduction Whenever a person commits an act which is unlawful, that person is held liable for violating the law and thus he is punished accordingly. For e.g. A enters into the property of B without his permission, such an act of A amounts to trespass and thus he is liable. This is the general rule … Read more
Introduction In the law of torts, if any person commits any wrongful act which causes injury to another person, he is held liable and has to pay damages or provide some other remedy which the Court determines, to the victim of such an act. But in some cases even if a person suffers some loss … Read more
Table of Contents Introduction History of Cooperative Banks in India Pre-independence period (prior to 1947) Post-independence period (after 1947) What are cooperative banks? Characteristics of Cooperative Bank Customer-owned entities Democratic member control Profit allocation Inclusion of rural masses Functions of Cooperative Banks Objectives of Cooperative Banks Structure of Cooperative Banks in India Short term structure … Read more
Table of Contents Interpretation Need for interpretation Rules of interpretation of statutes Strict Interpretation Liberal Interpretation Literal Rule Criticism Reasonable Construction Golden Rule Criticism Mischief Rule Heydon’s Case Advantages: Disadvantages: Harmonious Construction Supreme Court has laid down five principles of rule of Harmonious Construction in the landmark case of CIT v. Hindustan Bulk Carriers: Ejusdem … Read more
Table of Contents Introduction Famous murder cases around the world Dennis Nilsen Dorothy Stratten Diane Downs Sharon Tate Katherine Knight Gianni Versace Issei Sagawa Elizabeth Short, a.k.a. “The Black Dahlia” Carl Panzram Kitty Genovese The Lizzie Borden killings The Hello Kitty murder Edmund Kemper, aka the “Co-ed Killer” Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman Lindbergh … Read more
Table of Contents Introduction Meaning of Transfer of Property What may be Transferred Person competent to Transfer Operation of Transfer Oral Transfer Condition Restraining Alienation Illustrations Restrictions Repugnant to Interest Created Illustrations Conclusion Introduction Meaning of Transfer of Property Section 5 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 defines the term transfer of property. According … Read more