Case Details Case Name Common Cause v. Union of India and Ors. Case Number 5 SCC 1, AIR 2018 SC 1665 Jurisdiction Supreme Court of India Bench Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, A.K. Sikri, A.M. Khanwilkar, D.Y. Chandrachud, and Ashok Bhushan Petitioner Common Cause (A Registered Society) Respondent Uion of India Date of … Read more
The relevant Act in this case was “Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920” which deals with Section 9(1)(c) of this Act. This section talks about the Transfer of property by Deed. Case Details Case Name Firm Mukand Lal Veer Kumar & Anr vs Sri Purushottam Singh & Ors Case Number AIR 1968 SC 1182 Jurisdiction Supreme Court … Read more
Generally, Property is divided into two parts, movable and immovable. Any offence with concern to property whether it is movable or immovable is punishable under the provisions of the law. The Law of Crimes or the Indian Penal Code defined these offenses which are related to property from section 378 to 460. Chapter XVII – … Read more
Section 378 IPC: Theft There are two perspectives related to theft, one is general meaning and other is given in IPC. First one has no significance for its application, it is only a general meaning as per the layperson which is only helpful to understand it. But for professionals it is crucial to look at … Read more
Difference between culpable homicide and murders are two heinous offences that are defined in the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Now in BNS, 2023) with punishment clause. Both offenses are punishable under IPC by imprisonment of 7 years but in some exception cases, it could be by death (rarest of rare). So, in this article, we … Read more
Case Details Case Name Dr. Surajmani Stella Kujur v. Durga Charan Hansdah and Anr. Case Number AIR 2001 SC 938 Jurisdiction Supreme Court of India Bench K.T. Thomas, R.P. Sethi Petitioner Dr. Surajmani Stella Kujur Respondent Durga Charan Hansdah and Anr. Date of Judgement 14th February 2001 Dr. Surajmani Stella Kujur v. Durga Charan … Read more
The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is a concept which defines the unification of personal laws across all religions in the country. In India, where diverse religious and cultural practices exist from the earlier period. That is why the application of UCC has been a subject of considerable controversy and discussion. In this article we have … Read more
Rylands v Fletcher In this case, the House of Lords recognized the Rylands v Fletcher rule, a general law principle of strict liability for damages arising by escape of dangerous substances brought onto one’s land. The person who causes damage to another person either doing the act intentionally or negligently will be held liable to … Read more
Strict liability is a legal doctrine in tort which makes individuals or agencies liable for their actions even without the need to prove fault or negligence. Unlike other forms of liability, strict liability imposes responsibility based on the act itself. Here you can also apply the maxim “res ipsa loquitur” when focusing on the inherent … Read more
Case Details Case Name Municipal Corporation of Delhi vs Subhagwanti & Others Case Number 1966 AIR 1750 Jurisdiction Supreme Court of India Bench Justice K. Subba Rao, Hon’ble Justice Vaidynathier Ramaswami Appellant Municipal Corporation of Delhi Respondent Subhagwanti and Others “Municipal Corporation of Delhi v. Subhagwanti” is an important judgement of the legal jurisprudence which … Read more