“I see women around me. I see a fear, of walking out of her home, of walking into her home! Uniform Civil Code promises to destroy the male dominance, patriarchy, and male chauvinism. It is definitely not the panacea but perhaps the first step towards achieving equality.” – Swami Vivekananda INTRODUCTION The Uniform Civil Code has recently … Read more
Introduction According to the ‘Doctrine of estoppel’, mentioned in section 115 of Indian Evidence act, a person is prevented or ‘estopped’ from contradicting his previous statements made, which was believed to be true. This principle is applicable in the laws relating to partnership too. The ‘Doctrine of liability of holding out’ is an application of … Read more
Introduction With the growth of a new generation of the society, which generally has a more dissimilar approach to culture, comes the increase of the so-called vigilante groups, the self-proclaimed ‘Protectors of the Indian culture’. These groups are in contrast to the idea of a more foreign-influenced open society and go a huge way in … Read more
T.N. Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union of India & Ors on 12 March, 1947 Godavarman has played an important role in preserving and protecting the environment, popularly known as “the Green Man”. He has led numerous legal disputes in the public interest litigation because he served to conservation ideas and the creation of harmony with nature. … Read more
Introduction A drastic change in law was about to take place Montgomery versus Lanarkshire Health board was such a case . In 2015 case of Mrs. Montgomery was taken to Supreme court the outcome place great emphasis on what a “reasonable patient” would want to know and there was a change in doctors legal duty … Read more
Introduction to Injunction An injunction is a letter issued by an equity judge in a plaintiff’s case, addressed to a defendant in the case, or a party making a defendant for that matter, prohibiting the latter from taking any action, or allowing his servants or associates to take any action, that he is threatening or … Read more
Introduction Civil servants play an important role in successfully managing a country at multiple level. Therefore, recruitment, education, training, emoluments, service conditions, promotion policies, etc. are important. In order to fairly consider these issues concerning civil servants, an independent professional authority is called Public Service Commission is required. One of the most important features of … Read more
Introduction In ancient times, critically ill patients were expected to die a natural death which was also considered morally and ethically suitable. In such cases, extra-ordinary medical treatment would lead to unnecessary delay in the occurrence of natural death. Therefore, the concept of the right to die cannot be said to be a modern phenomenon as it … Read more
Introduction Under the provision of Section 172 Cr.P.C., every Police Officer conducting the investigation shall maintain a record of investigation done on each day in a Case Diary in the prescribed Form. Case Diaries are important to record the investigation carried out by an Investigating Officer. Any Court may send for the Case Diaries of … Read more
Vaughan v Menlove, 1832 Eng. Rep. 490 (C.P.1837) Facts Menlove Vaughn have possession of land in two cottages. He owned and farmed an adjacent parcel in the late summer of 1836. Menlove had harvested his hay and he left it to desiccated in rick or haystack near the boundary with Vaughan’s land but in the summer heat … Read more