Introduction Legal maxims are well-established legal ideas which are usually expressed in Latin form to guide courts around the world in applying the laws in a fair and equitable manner to resolve matters before them. “NEMO JUDEX IN CAUSA SUA” …
Introduction In layman’s language mortgage is an agreement between the borrower and the money lender/financier/banker, where the lender is empowered to seize the mortgaged property of the borrower in default of repayment of the debt with interest. In other words, …
India is the largest democracy in the world. It is governed by the Constitution of India (1950) (hereinafter referred to as the “Constitution”), which is also referred to as the grundnorm. In order to ensure smooth functioning, the power of …
Introduction Negotiable instruments are a very important tool in the world of business and finance. This financial tool helps the parties of business in doing business with ease. A negotiable instrument is a document which has financial value and is …
Dr. Vidyottma Jha is an Attorney in the Supreme Court of India. She has been Enrolled with Bar Council of Delhi vide Enrolment No: D/2599/2009 dated 5.09.2009 and is a member of the Supreme Court of India, Delhi High Court …
Introduction In Criminal Law, the terms Motive and Intention represent two distinct meanings, although they are used interchangeably in some places. Intention and Motive are two distinct states of mind that are connected to our actions. The intention is one …
Introduction The rights of a female coparcener have been a quite a controversial subject of not only debates but even law suits. A year ago, a bench of the Apex Court delivered a remarkable judgement protecting the rights of Hindu …
Introduction A contract is a lawful agreement between competent parties to do or not to do something for a valid consideration and lawful object, formulated through an offer and its subsequent absolute acceptance. It is entered so as to bind …
Introduction A K Gopalan vs State of Madras[1] is a landmark case for the Indian judiciary. It is referred to as a landmark case as well as the first case where the Indian Supreme Court dealt with various articles enshrined …
Introduction Liability forms the focal point of Civil Law. According to Salmond, ‘liability is the bond of necessity that exists between the wrongdoer and the remedy of the wrong’. Liability is often bifurcated into various kinds. In civil proceedings, liability can …