Introduction: According to the latest reports, there are over 3.5crore[1] cases pending adjudication in the country. Litigation in India is a prolonged matter due to the availability of very limited resources, mainly the availability of lawyers or judges in the adjudication of the cases. The inability of the judicial or Read more
Introduction: ‘Adultery’ has been derived from the Latin word ‘adulterium’ which means ‘to corrupt’. The dictionary meaning of adultery is the act of having sexual relations by a man with a married woman, to whom he is not married. But the legal definition of adultery is different in different cultures. Read more
Introduction: The most important factors which are expected from a citizen in a society are DISCIPLINE and GOOD BEHAVIOUR. Though there are a number of more factors that do constitute a responsible citizen of a society but yes these two must be kept above all to regulate one’s day to Read more
Introduction: Ex parte in Latin stands for ‘out of the party’ that implies the party was not present during the hearing and hence the judge ruled in the favor of the plaintiff as there had been no representation of the defendant party. The right to equal representation and to be Read more
Introduction: COVID-19 has shattered the economy of India and greatly affected the lifestyle of the people all over the world. Most of the countries like the United States, Italy and Russia suffered a huge loss of lives. The virus is said to have spread from Wuhan, China. So, countries started Read more
Introduction The preamble of our Constitution secures to its citizens social, economic, and political justice. Article 14 of the Constitution makes it clear that the State shall not deny to any person equality before law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. The right to Read more
Introduction “Res Ipsa Loquitur” means things speak for itself essentially instructing the courts of law that in circumstances specifically to the field of medicine proof of negligence is not require beyond the act itself. The application of this principle has also been in India on various accounts. It should be Read more
Introduction The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the domestic premier intelligence and security agency of India. Over the years CBI has built up an image for professionalism and integrity. The services of its investigating officers are sought for all major investigations in the country. CBI as an organisation is Read more
Introduction Examination of witnesses is an important principle in which witness takes a stand of his or her words. The witnesses help to clarify what happened by telling the judge everything they know about an event. A witness is someone who has relevant information about a crime. Examination of witnesses forms Read more
Introduction There has been an increase in the number of divorces cases in India. Subsequently, the awareness regarding the procedure of divorce along with a very important aspect of divorce, ‘maintenance’, has increased. Generally, in Family Law, maintenance is often used along with terms like alimony, spousal support. In the Read more
INTRODUCTION The principle of master-servant relation falls under the chapter of Vicarious Liability which is a civil wrong i.e. tort. The term ‘Vicarious Liability’ means ‘liable for acts done by another’ and the same doctrine is applied in the master-servant relationship where a master can be held liable for the Read more
Introduction An act which harms somebody’s reputation is termed as defamation. It is the act of saying false statements in order to make reasonable people have a negative opinion about a person or an entity. Libel and slander are two ways of causing defamation. Slander is when the defamatory statements Read more