Law of Agency: What is Principal- Agent relationship?

Introduction: What is Agency? When one party delegates some authority to another party whereby the latter performs his actions in a more or less independent fashion, on behalf of the first party, the relationship between them is called an agency. Agency can be express or implied. Chapter X of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 deals … Read more

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All you need to know about the Raj Kundra pornography case

Table of Contents Introduction Analysis of the case What is Hotshots? The case concerning the arrest of Raj Kundra How and where were these movies shot? Role of Raj Kundra according to the police Similar cases pending against Kundra Key highlights of the case Raj Kundra’s lawyer’s take on the matter Raj Kundra may now … Read more

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Law of Defamation in India

Introduction A man’s reputation is considered valuable property and every man has a right to protect his reputation. This right is acknowledged as an inherent personal right and is a jus in rem i.e., a right good against all persons in the world. Defamation refers to any oral or written statement made by a person … Read more

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Doctrine of Severability

Basis Of Doctrine This doctrine of severability is also known as the doctrine of separability.  The word “to the extent of the inconsistency or contravention” makes it clear that when some of the provision of a statue when some of the provisions of a statute becomes unconstitutional on account of inconsistency with fundamental rights, only … Read more

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International Law notes

Table of Contents Definition and concept of International Law Meaning What is the aim of International law Who are the subjects of International Law? Realist Theory Fictional Theory Functional Theory Branches of International Law Jus Gentium Jus Inter Gentes Various Scholars on International Law Is International Law really a law? Austin’s View – International law … Read more

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The State Executive: Article 153-167 & Article 213

Table of Contents Introduction The Governor Appointment, Tenure and Removal of a Governor Qualifications Conditions of Governor’s Office Oath Can the governor be dismissed arbitrarily? B.P. Singhal VS Union of India (2010) case Discharge of his functions in certain contingencies: Article 160 Powers of Governors Executive power Financial power Legislative power Pardoning power Is this … Read more

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The executive power to pardon under the Indian Constitution

Table of Contents Introduction Historical background Power of clemency in various countries Scope of pardoning power Purpose of pardoning power The clemency power and judicial review Instances in which the President has used this power Conclusion Introduction The clemency power of the President is one of the powers which has been conferred on the executive. … Read more

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Summary Trial under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Table of Contents Introduction Summary Trial Powers Summary trial by a Magistrate of second class Procedure Record in summary trials Judgment in cases tried summarily Language of record and judgment Similarities and differences between summary trials and other trials Similarities Differences Conclusion Introduction The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is the law that governs procedural … Read more

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Difference between the Writ of Prohibition and Certiorari

Table of Contents Introduction What are writs Types of Writs Habeas corpus Quo Warranto Mandamus Prohibition Certiorari Writ of Prohibition Writ of Certiorari What is the difference between them? Important Case Laws Udit Narain Singh Malpaharia vs. Additional Member Syed Yakoob vs. K.S. Radhakrishnan & Others Lady Dinbai Petit vs. M.S. Noronha Radhey Shyam & … Read more

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Is visiting a torrent site crime in India

Legality of torrent in India Copyright is the exclusive right over one’s own work. Copyrights can be over literary, dramatic or musical work, sound recording, and cinematography film. A copyright violation is based on the principle that, law does not permit another to steal what has been produced by the skill and labour of others. … Read more

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Understanding the significance of workers participation in management

Table of Contents Introduction The main characteristics of workers participation in management Objectives of the workers participation in management Forms of participation Evaluation of worker’s participation in management in India Why WPM is not successful Conclusion Introduction Article 43A of the Constitution of India deals with the Workers’ participation in the management and this comes … Read more

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Environmental impact assessment in India

Table of Contents Introduction Background Applicability in India Categorisation of projects Appraisal committees Stages of obtaining the environmental clearance Monitoring of environmental clearances EIA amendment, 2020 Understanding the application Conclusion Introduction The term Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), in its most basic sense, can be broken down for the understanding of a layman, as the gauging … Read more

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Tips for drafting pre-incorporation contracts

Table of Contents Meaning Legal status of pre-incorporation contracts in India Making them enforceable in India Types Instructions for drafting pre-incorporation contracts Conclusion Meaning A pre-incorporation contract is an agreement that is made by a person at the behest of a company or corporation that does not exist at the time of signing such agreement. … Read more

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Section 80 Of CPC And ADR: An Analysis

Introduction Generally, in suits between individuals and individuals notice to defendants by plaintiff before institution of suit is not required to be given. However, section 80 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC) says that before institution of a suit against the government or against any public officer, in respect of any act purporting to be … Read more

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Relation of Partners inter se- Rights and Duties

Introduction There are two fundamental principles which govern the relation of partners to one another. The first principle provides that all the partners in a partnership firm are free to form an agreement with regard to their mutual rights and duties. However, there are certain duties mentioned in The Indian Partnership Act, 1932 which can … Read more

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