The Supreme Court reiterated recently that Consumer courts cannot decide complaints involving highly disputed questions of facts or the cases involving tortious acts or criminality like fraud or cheating, . It said that the concept of “deficiency in service” under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 must be distinguished from the criminal or tortious acts. The … Read more
Meaning of Conversion According to Underhill, conversion, which consists in the defendants wrongfully converting to his own use and depriving the plaintiff permanently or for an indefinite time of goods, to the use and possession of which the plaintiff is entitled, as by taking them away, detaining them, destroying them, delivering them to a third … Read more
An assault may be defined as-an unlawful laying of hands on another or an attempt to do a corporeal hurt to another, coupled with present ability and intention to do the act. It should be noted that actual contract is not necessary in case of assault. But it is not every threat, when there is … Read more
The adequacy of a defence against an allegation of sexual harassment would largely rely on the particular circumstances and facts of the case. Nevertheless, from a general perspective, one might contend that the foundation of such an accusation is implausible, given the complainant, the dynamics of their relationship, the context and setting in which the … Read more
Answer:- Definition and Importance of Administrative Law: Administrative law is a branch of public law, which deals with the structure, powers and functions of the organs of administration; the limits of their powers and the methods, by which their powers are controlled, including the legal remedies available against them. The emphasis should be on the … Read more
It is common for parents to have high aspirations for their children and want them to attend the best law school possible. However, it is important for parents to recognize that the best law school for their child may not necessarily be the most prestigious or highest-ranked law school. It is important for parents to … Read more
Administrative law is a branch of law that deals with the legal principles and procedures that govern the activities and decisions of administrative agencies and government officials. It is concerned with the exercise of power by government bodies, including executive agencies, tribunals, boards, and commissions, and the legal rights and duties of individuals and organizations … 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. Hampers “Open Justice”: Supreme Court’s Strong Remarks On Sealed Cover Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, known by now to be a strong … Read more
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin. Court said- Putin has committed war crimes in Ukraine. He is responsible for the crime of kidnapping and deportation of Ukrainian children. However, Russia has denied the allegations of war crimes. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said – legally … Read more
[Case Details:- Shri Daulat Ram Khan v/s State of Haryana and others (CWP-5348-2007 (O&M) Date of Judgement:- 13 February 2023] The Punjab and Haryana High Court held that Property Tax shall not be charged from Dharamshala rented at a nominal rate for the purpose of marriages. The High Court said that this is not a commercial … Read more