RES JUDICATA: SECTION 11 CPC

RES JUDICATA: SECTION 11 CPC

The word ‘Res’ means ‘a subject matter’ or a ‘dispute’ and the word ‘Judicata’ means ‘adjudged’ or ‘decided’. In simple language if we see then meaning of the word ‘Res Judicata’ is ‘a subject matter decided’. Res Judicata means a final decision pronounced by a judicial tribunal having competent jurisdiction over the cause or matter […]

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Relevance of Uniform Civil Code

Relevance of Uniform Civil Code

Uniform Civil Code is defined under Article 44 of Directive Principles of State Policy of our Constitution of India. According to this code, the state must secure all the citizens throughout the territory of India. In layman’s language, it means one country one rule conducted by a single code. It consists of a set of […]

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Capital Punishment

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

INTRODUCTION[1]:- The state-sanctioned death of a person as a punishment for a crime is known as capital punishment. Capital Punishment[2], often known as the death sentence, has been a component of our legal system since the British Era. In India, it is still a legal method of punishment for offences. While 109 nations have abolished […]

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Relevance of Design law in India

Relevance of Design law in India

The Design Act 2003, provides for a simple and easy framework for the registration and protection of all the designs. The protection of designs is important for the commercialization of all the goods and services. A successful registration provides the owner with exclusive rights on the design that has been created by him. TRIPS provide […]

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defamation law in India

DEFAMATION LAW IN INDIA

INTRODUCTION[1]:- Defamation[2] occurs when a person’s reputation is hurt by a defamatory or irrelevant comment published about him or her. The value of a person’s reputation is greater than that of any other physical asset. When compared to material riches, the loss of reputation is considerably higher, i.e., the loss of reputation is far more […]

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Confessions under Indian Evidence Act

Confessions under Indian Evidence Act

Section 24 of the Indian Evidence Act, introduced the word confession for the first time. Section 24 – 30 deals with the concept of confession. The confession comes under the heading of Admission. It can be said that confession is a species under admission. However, Confession is no defined by the Indian Evidence Act. In […]

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MITAKSHARA

SCHOOL OF LAW (MITAKSHARA)

Hindu Law is the world’s oldest legal system. Originally, Hindu Law was developed to meet all of the people’s needs and to ensure their well-being. Shruti (God’s words), Smriti (text), traditions (traditional behaviours), commentaries, and digest are the assets of the Hindu Law concept. Modern Hindu Law is divided into two categories: codified law and […]

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lis pendens

LIS PENDENS under Transfer of Property Act

The word ‘lis’ means a suit and the word ‘pendens’ means pending. In simple words, the meaning of those terms is that a written notice that a lawsuit has been filed which concerns the title to real property or some interest in that real property. If any case has been filed regarding any property then […]

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REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF TRADEMARK

REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF TRADEMARK

Infringement of trademark is a violation of exclusive rights full of regard to trademark. Infringement may arise or occur when any person or a company, ‘the infringer’ uses a trademark which is similar or alike or confusingly similar to a trademark for an ordinary man, which is possessed or owned by another party in connection […]

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ADMISSIBILITY OF DYING DECLARATION UNDER THE LAW OF EVIDENCE

ADMISSIBILITY OF DYING DECLARATION UNDER THE LAW OF EVIDENCE

Dying declaration (hereinafter referred as DD) can be defined as any oral or document any statement made by a person which is related to causing his death. Section 32 of the evidence act 1872 deals with the concept of dying declaration. As an exception to the general rule of Hearsay, DD are admissible under section […]

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Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act

OVERVIEW OF PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ACT, 1960

Animals, just like humans, have the aptitude of comprehending physical and mental pain. Therefore, they’ll understand the severity of any physical or mental harm that’s inflicted on them. This earth belongs to them also in the same way it belongs to us. Thus, it’s imperative that other living creatures are allowed to live and thrive […]

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POCSO ACT

SALIENT FEATURES OF POCSO ACT, 2012

Child abuse is a common and largely ignored practice in India. This practice is now been acknowledged as a heinous criminal offence by the legislature. Historically, Child Sexual Abuse nor was acknowledged as a criminal offence neither was acknowledged as a problem to the society in India. It was only registered as a rape under […]

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