Minor’s contract and Minor’s liability Under Indian Contract Act One of the essentials ingredients for a valid contract is that parties must be competent to form a contract. Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, states that the capacity to contract between 2 parties fulfilling condition stated below:- Attaining the age of the majority…
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Special Leave to Petition Introduction It is “residual power” in the hands of the apex court which is to be exercised only in cases where any substantial question of law is involved or gross injustice has been done. The Power of the Supreme Court under article 136 is discretionary. Article 136 empowers the apex court…
Doctrine of Adverse Possession Meaning of Adverse Possession Adverse Possession is the process of acquisition of title by the person in possession of the property despite not being the owner of it. It is based upon the principle that the person who is in continuous possession of property without the permission of the owner but…
Mens rea and Actus reus essential to constitute a crime A crime is not committed against 1 person but against the whole society. A legal wrong that disturbs the peace, cause widespread fear and panic in the community. Table of Contents Meaning of Offense Essential of any crime Meaning of Mens rea Sherras ys. De…
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Child pornography – What Law Says? In the present era, technology has been growing so rapidly that even the law has found it difficult to deal with. MEANING OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Child pornography refers to any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor (persons less than 18 years old). Child pornography is a…
Doctrine of Frustration – Indian Contract Act Introduction Where after executing a contract, it becomes impossible to perform then such impossibility of performance of contract is known as Doctrine of Frustration. Doctrine of Frustration is govern by Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act whereas it’s Effects are provided under Section 65 of the Indian Contract Act….
Capital Punishment – Is an Integral Part of Criminal Justice System? Capital punishment, often referred to as death penalty is the most severe form of punishment whereby a person who has committed a heinous crime is put to death by the state. A concept of capital punishment is not new and has its existence since…
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Landmark Judgements on Adverse Possession The possession of the property is a right of a person over the property to enjoy it and holding the title of that land. Though the ownership may not be with the possession holder yet the one who is in possession of the property enjoys the property. Table of Contents…
Indian Criminal Justice System and Plea Bargaining It is originated in American Judiciary in the 19th century and gained acceptance. In a landmark judgment Bordenkircher vs. Hayes, the US Supreme Court held that the constitutional rationale for plea bargaining is that no element of punishment or retaliation so long as the accused is free to accept…
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Death of Women by Burn Injuries within Seven Years of Marriage – Is it Necessary to Prove Approximate and Live Link Case Study – SATBIR SINGH AND ANOTHER V STATE OF HARYANA DATE OF JUDGEMENT: 28.05.2021 BENCH: LL 2021 SC 260 EQUIVALENT CITATION: N.V RAMANA, CJI, JUSTICE ANIRUDDHA BOSE ANALYSIS OF CASE: A present case…
