Golden Rule of Interpretation
It is no surprise that legal words and phrases can often be confusing and unclear, specially to a layman. The legal language consists of so many words that can be used in contexts unknown to the reader. As a matter …
Study Materials
Doctrine Of Legitimate Expectation In India
Introduction The Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation forms is a crucial concept in Administrative Law. Not only is it important to study this doctrine from a theoretical point of view, but is also extremely important in practical life. The doctrine of …
Legislation As A Source Of Law
Introduction The term “legislation” refers to the act of making laws. “Legis” means law, and “Latum” means making, hence it implies lawmaking. Legislation is the way of making laws in which the competent authority is responsible for drafting and enacting …
Difference Between Void Agreement And Voidable Contract
Introduction A contract is an agreement enforceable by law. In other words, a contract is an agreement reached by two competent parties through an offer and its acceptance to do or not to do something, supported by valid consideration and …
Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 – An Overview
Introduction The colonization of India by Britishers had led to a massive transformation in our administrative, legal and economical systems. During 7th August 1978, as a result of abrogation of the informal dispute resolution system and the implementation of the …
Labour Movement In India
Introduction In a globalized world, it is important to protect the interests of workers along with that of industrialists. A trade union is an organized association of workers in a trade or in a profession that is formed to form …
Difference Between Sale And Agreement To Sell
Introduction We hear the term “sale” in our day-to-day dealings with the local vendors, traders, etc. Owing to the fact that we tend to use this word so casually, we often confuse “sale” with an “agreement to sell”. Irrespective of …
Pigeon Hole Theory Under Law of Tort
Introduction The argument or debate encircling whether it is the law of ‘tort’ or the law of ‘torts’ seems to be unsettled and never ending. This may seem like a pointless debate over the use of the letter ‘s’, but …
Essential Elements Of Valid Contract
Introduction According to Section 2(h) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a contract refers to an agreement enforceable by law. As clear from the usage of the phrase ‘enforceable by law’, such an agreement not backed by the provisions of …
Family Court Act 1984 – An Overview
Introduction The Family Court Act 1984 was enacted for the establishment of Family Courts with an aim to promote conciliation and speedy settlement of disagreement relating to marriage and family affairs and for related matters. The enactment of this Act …