"An advocate must carry both the constitution in his pocket and compassion in his heart."
Introduction The famous Latin legal maxim, ubi jus ibi idem remedium which means where there is a right there is a remedy, speaks of remedial measure available in the code of law. Such remedial measures are enforced in the Court of Law by institution of the suit. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 is the procedural and […]
Approaching a gun license in India is not an easy task for everyone. The concept of a Gun License in India comes under the Arms Act of 1959. Any citizen of India who wants to own a gun is allowed to buy only NPB guns. This act has the provision which allows civilians to get […]
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, […]
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 […]
Introduction A man’s reputation is considered valuable property and every man has a right to protect his reputation. This right is acknowledged as an inherent personal right and is a jus in rem i.e., a right good against all persons in the world. Defamation refers to any oral or written statement made by a person […]
In the pre-Vedic and Vedic periods, there were different forms of Hindu marriage. Some of these forms were widely accepted, while others were prohibited. However, after the codification of Hindu Law and the enactment of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, monogamy is the only form of marriage accepted and widely practiced by people belonging to the […]
The Court said that it has issued several directions to ensure that those with visual impairment or other such challenges are able to complete the KYC process. “We have held there is need for change in KYC processes for the disabled. We have given 20 directions. The petitioners who suffer from acid attacks and blindness […]
Bar Associations if held to be a “State” within the meaning of Article 12 of the Constitution of India, it would certainly lead to a “chaotic” situation, the Bombay High Court held recently. A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Advait Sethna dismissed the petition filed by four advocates challenging the notice issued by the Kolhapur District Bar […]
India has an extensive history. Throughout the centuries its legal system has transformed to reflect the evolving social and cultural dynamics. However, women have historically faced disadvantages, under law. Unfortunately, some of the existing laws for women in India, continue to be discriminatory and detrimental. There has been a movement aimed at reforming Indian law […]
Marriage is one of the most important institutions in our culture. However, marriage as one of the most intricate partnerships is hard to maintain; especially in today’s times where people have easily started seeking divorces. This is where the need for HMA–Hindu Marriage Act helps to save marriages and families from falling apart. The Hindu […]