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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
Res Ipsa Loquitur Meaning Res ipsa loquitur is a famous maxim which means “the thing speaks for itself”. This maxim plays an important role in the law of tort and the evidence law. It allows plaintiffs to make a prima facie case of negligence without providing direct evidence of the defendant’s wrong conduct. The incident’s … Read more
Case Details Case Name Rudul Sah vs State of Bihar Case Number Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 1387 of 1982 Jurisdiction Supreme Court of India Bench Justice Y.V.Chandrachud, Justice Amrendranath Sen, Justice Rangnath Misra Appellant Rudal Shah Respondent State of Bihar Rudal Shah v State of Bihar 1983 In the legal series of the cases, … Read more
Collegium System Collegium System in India The collegium system is an unique method of appointments of judges to higher judiciary, however it has been a subject of debate and scrutiny in many years. How did it originate in India? The Collegium system has been adopted by several countries as a means to maintain … Read more
In true sense, there is a big difference between Damnum Sine Injuria and Injuria Sine Damnum. These two maxims are totally opposite to each other. One is actionable and the other is not. You can easily understand the whole difference between these two – click here Every person has a right to protect his life, … Read more
Introduction It is one of the landmark judgment in the legal history of India. The judgment is famous for introducing the doctrine of “Rarest of the Rare”. This was an AIR 1980 judgment of the supreme court which was decided in 1983 by the five-judges bench. The name of the five judges are given below: … Read more