Right of Private Defence

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In a general sense, defence means to protect from something. The right of private defence under the Indian Penal Code is a defence which a person exercises to protect one’s or other’s body and property.

The defence is available as a shield to protect and not to commute offence in the name of defence. This right is available to a person only when he has no other option than protecting himself or herself. It is not an absolute right. It also has some restrictions and limitations.Read…

Tort Law Note - Definition Characteristics Differences

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A tort is not a crime. It is a civil wrong.

The word ‘tort’ is derived from the Latin word ‘tortum’ which means ‘to twist’. It, therefore, includes those acts which are not straight or lawful but are crooked or twisted. In English, it means ‘wrong’.

Law of tort has its origin in the common law of England. This branch of law consists of various ‘torts’ or wrongful acts whereby the wrongdoer violates some legal right vested in another person.Read…

Protection of Minorities

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This law notes talks about Protection And Safeguard Of Minorities, Case Laws On Minorities Protection, Protection of Linguistic Minorities, and Sachar Committee Report.

The term minority simply refers to the class of people who are different from other sections of society in terms of language, script, religion, culture, and so on. They are less in number in the overall population; that is why there are referred to as minorities.Read…

Glossary of Hindu Law

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Important Words Of Hindu Law

1. Marriage- A union of two sexes, male and female. It is considered as sacrament under Hindu law.

2. Domicile- It is a place where the person actually resides. It can be different from the native place of a person.

3. Legitimate- It means anything which is acceptable in the eyes of the law. Like a legitimate child.Read…

What is the meaning of Jurisprudence

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Jurisprudence is ‘the Eyes of Law.’ In the human body, the eyes are one of its most essential parts. Most of the human activities and movements of a man’s body are possible only through them. Unless a man can see anything correctly, he can’t do any work properly.

Jurisprudence is called the ‘the eye of law’ because jurisprudence functions for law like eyes do for the human body.Read…

Glossary of the Civil Procedure Code

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The Civil Procedure Code, 1908, is a procedural law. Whenever there is a violation of a person’s civil rights, then the procedure file case in the court and proceedings are regulated by the Civil Procedure Code. There are a total of 158 sections and 51 orders in this code.

Key Words of the Civil Procedure Code

1. Adjudication- To adjudicate means to decide on a matter or issue in controversy by a competent authority.Read…

Glossary of the Indian Penal Code, 1860

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The terms mentioned below are the legal glossary of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. All these words and phrases have to be understood in concern to the provisions mentioned in the IPC. These are essential for all law exams and legal life in general.

1. Intra Territorial- Any offence for which a person is liable within India.

2. Extra Territorial- Any offence for which a person is subject to Indian law, tried outside India.Read…

Glossary of Transfer of Property Act

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Important Words of TPA that you must know about.

1. Transfer- It means the conveyance of a thing, property, or a right from one person to another.

2. Property- Property includes movable and immovable property. Any thing which has a monetary value.

3. Act of Parties- An act that has been done with the desire and consent of the parties. It is voluntary in nature.Read…