Meaning And Definitions Of Jurisprudence

The term “JURISPRUDENCE” has been derived from two Latin words i.e. “JURIS” and “PRUDENTIA”. The former means “LAW” and the later means “KNOWLEDGE”. Thus, the literary meaning of Jurisprudence can safely be understood as the “KNOWLEDGE OF LAW”. However, the …

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What Is The Principle Of Absence Of Arbitrariness?

Definition of Arbitrariness: Arbitrariness is the quality of being “determined by chance, whim, or impulse, and not by necessity, reason, or principle”. [1] The word “arbitrary” originated from the Latin word “arbitrarius” which means the source of arbiter or someone …

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Insanity As A Defence To Crime Under Criminal Law

Introduction In India insanity as a defence to crime is an unsolved problem of criminal jurisprudence. However, It presents some fascinating problems that deserve careful analysis. We know that there is a well-established principle,“ Actus Non-Facit Reum Nisi Mens Sit …

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Parliamentary Sovereignty Under Constitution Of India

Sovereignty is a term of political theory which has a number of meanings changing in accordance with different times and different places. [1] According to a famous french jurist, Jean Bodin, sovereignty is something very personal which is restricted to …

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