Digital Transformation in the Indian Legal Sector
2021-03-06
New initiatives like filing cases online and seeing the dates and other case details online are designed to give voice to the voiceless.Read More →
Right of Private Defence – Law Note, IPC
2021-03-05
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 More →
Introduction, Definition, and Characteristics of Tort – Law Note
2021-03-04
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 More →
Protection of Minorities in the Indian Constitution
2021-03-03
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 More →
Important words, terms, and phrases of Hindu Law
2021-02-24
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 More →
Judgement and Decree in Civil Procedure Code
2021-02-22
Section 2(9) of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, defines judgement as a ground for determination.
A decree is the formal expression of an adjudication. It is a formal expression of judgement in a suit. A decree implies that a suit has been completely disposed of.Read More →
What Are the Pardoning Powers of the Indian President?
2021-02-22
The President can totally absolve or acquit the person for the offence and let him go free like an ordinary citizen. He can also reduce the punishment.Read More →
13 Ways of Divorce in Muslims
2021-02-21
Extra Judicial Divorce in Islam.
The extra judicial divorce in Islam consists of the following divisions:-
I. By husband: Talaq, Ila, Zihar
II. By wife: Talaq-i-tafweez
III. By mutual consent: Khula, MubaratRead More →
Laws and Policies for Protection of Children in India
2020-12-13
Children build a nation. Look at these Constitutional provisions, articles, and other important acts that protect a child from labour and bad childhood.
Article 21A
Article 24
Article 39(e)
Article 39(f)
Article 45
Other ArticlesRead More →
Amendment in the Indian Constitution – Procedure, Modes, and Types
2020-11-02
Amendments in the Constitution are frequent. This ensures that we adapt to changing times. Learn about procedures, modes, and types of amendments.Read More →
What is Crime and Ingredients of Crime – IPC Notes
2020-10-22
Crime is an act prohibited under law or statute. The Indian Penal Code, 1860, prohibits certain acts.
If a person commits any of the act which is mentioned as a crime or an offence in the Indian Penal Code, then it shall be treated as a criminal offence.Read More →
Emergency Provisions in India
2020-10-09
The provisions related to emergency are given in Part XVIII of the Indian Constitution.
There are three kinds of emergency:-
1. National emergency
2. State emergency
3. Financial emergencyRead More →
Definition, Utility, and Importance of Jurisprudence
2020-10-09
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 More →
Maintenance Under The Criminal Procedure Code
2020-10-06
Maintenance means to give necessary supplies to a person for survival. It includes shelter, food, and clothing, and every aspect of human life, which is essential for survival and existence.
Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1908, provides maintenance for the wife, children, and parents.
Section 125 of CrPC is secular in nature.Read More →
Glossary Of the Civil Procedure Code
2020-09-19
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 More →
Glossary of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
2020-09-13
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 More →
