Both the Hindu and Muslim systems of law had a religious conception of law in the sense that they were ultimately supposed to have been based on revelation and that the law bound the kings, judges and the subjects. The Muslim law was commandment of God and the sovereigns in the Muslim States were regarded … Read more
The Hindu jurisprudence or the legal system (Vyavahara Dharmasastra) is embedded in Dharma as propounded in the Vedas, Puranas, Smritis, etc. Dharma pervades throughout the Hindu philosophical thought, and the Hindu social structure. Law is, in this sense, considered as a branch of Dharma. Dharma It is most difficult to define dharma. For the students … Read more
The part of a case that is said to possess authority is the ratio decidendi, i.e., the rule of law upon which the decision is founded. What the doctrine of precedent declares is that cases must be decided the same way when their material facts are the same. Thus ratio decidendi of a case can … Read more
Agreement to buy the product manufactured by another manufacturer is signed, when one company want to do the business in the product which is produced by another company. The purpose of this agreement is to set specific terms and conditions that apply to the working relationship. It ensures that both parties understand and agree to … Read more
Parties write a deed of settlement in a cheque bounce case when they compromise in the case. The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, Section 138, governs cases involving bounced cheques. When a bank doesn’t honour a payment, a cheque bounces. A cheque is said to have been dishonoured or bounced when the bank returns it unpaid. … Read more
An agreement to assume responsibility for another person’s mortgage obligations in the event of that person’s default is known as a deed of guarantee. It is typically employed when a lender has concerns regarding a borrower’s capacity to repay mortgage installments and calls for the loan to be guaranteed by a second party, typically one … Read more
We are all aware that a person who is elderly or travelling overseas create a Power of Attorney to look after and manage their property. A power of attorney is a legal document that can be signed by anyone in favour of a family member or another individual they have faith in. Draft of Power … Read more
Weekly Legal Updates main objective is to update the legal knowledge of law students, lawyers, academicians and other professionals. If we do not update our legal knowledge regularly, our knowledge become redundant. Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking halt for Vande Bharat train at Tirur railway station The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea seeking … Read more
Legal Systems is the study of law and the legal process. It includes learning about the history of law, the institutions and people involved in the legal process, and how law is applied in practice. The Object of Law Study What the term “law” means? In one sense, the “law” is a large body of rules … Read more
The major legal systems in the contemporary world could be divided into three types: Romano-Germanic family, Common law family, and the family of Socialist law. Besides these, other systems also exist. (a) Romano Germanic Family This groups includes those countries in which legal science has developed on the basis of Roman jus civile (the civil … Read more