"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
Tort law imposes liability on individuals who keep dangerous animals, whether domestic or wild, for harm caused by such animals. This branch of liability is based on the recognition that certain animals, by nature or experience, are likely to cause harm, and those who choose to keep them must do so at their own risk. Such liability […]
Introduction Res Ipsa Loquitur is a Latin phrase that means the thing speaks for itself. In the law of torts, it is a very popular doctrine. In cases, where the evidence is itself sufficient to prove the guilt of the defendant, the maxim is used there. So, the maxim points out any circumstantial evidence or an object […]
The tort of conspiracy is still in the nascent stages of development in India. While we are yet to see a successful claim for damages instituted for committing the tort of conspiracy, the principle is being explored and entities may be able to protect their business interests, provided the immensely high standard of proof required […]
Introduction Is it law or Tort or law of Torts? This question gave rise to multiple theories by various academic scholars who tried to answer this question by their understanding of tort/torts under the common law system. The rise of this particular question also came from one of the most esteemed scholars, Salmond who asked, […]
A Tort is considered to be that legal concept possessing the characteristics to be listed here namely: A civil right not in itself consensual in character although sometimes connected with, or even arising from, a consensual transaction; a violation of such right by omission or commission resulting in the breach of a civil duty; and […]
The Latin maxim ubi jus ibi remedium, which translates to “where there is a right, there is a remedy,” serves as a foundational principle in legal systems across the globe. It encapsulates the idea that for every legal right, there is a corresponding remedy available through the courts. This maxim is the cornerstone of the […]
This law provides guidelines that help in the formation and compliance of Contracts in a regulated and organized manner. These rules and regulations provide the framework for the course of Action to be followed in case of any disputes arising from the Contracts. The Act has 266 sections and applies to the entire country except […]
Malicious prosecution denotes the wrongful initiation of criminal proceedings. It is prosecution against a person without any likely cause that causes damages. It is a kind of tort, and the victim has the right that he even can sue the police authorities for any such wrong done by them. Liability arising out of malicious prosecution […]