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July 31, 2021

jurisdiction under code of civil procedure

JURISDICTION UNDER CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE The word jurisdiction is not defined under the code of civil procedure. The term jurisdiction is derived from Latin words Juris meaning law and dicta meaning speech. So, the terms mean I speak by the law. Jurisdiction means the authority to decide. Jurisdiction implies mainly two things- Jurisdiction over…

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Star Intern – Ibtesam rehman (neha)

About Ibetsam  Ms. Ibtesam Rahaman, is a 4th year student from Amity Law School, Kolkata.She believes law has the power, if executed righteously to create a harmonious society. But misfeasance would create disharmony and imbalance in the society. She also believes that a pen might be mightier than a sword yet, the words written if…

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IMPACT OF LOCKDOWN ON ENVIRONMENT

Introduction Pollution affects health of around 8.8 million lives worldwide and leads to millions premature deaths every year as pollutants enter human’s bloodstream that weakens their respiratory system and that makes human body vulnerable to many diseases. On an average, life span of people in China, Pakistan and India is shortened by 3.9 years due to air pollution, and in European countries it is shortened by 8 months. According to…

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ROLE OF IPR IN SPORTS

A sport shoe may be covered by a number of IP rights like the patents which protect the inventions used to create the shoe, the designs protect the shoe’s “look”, while the Copyright covers all artwork and audio-visual works used to publicize the shoe. In addition, Trademarks differentiate the shoe from similar items and preserve…

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Contracts Which Cannot Be Specifically Enforced

Introduction Introduction to the specific relief Act is a must before jumping into a range of topics provided. Having a legacy of distinction, earlier through the 1877 Act & then through the 1963 Act, the legislature endeavoured to grant the equitable justification & widen the justice imparting powers of the court. This institution of justice…

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MERE SILENCE IS NOT ACCEPTANCE

Mere silence is not acceptance If the offeree fails to respond to an offer made to him, his silence can not be confused with acceptance. But, there is an exception to this rule. It is stated that, within 3 weeks of the date on which the offer is made, the non-acceptance shall be communicated to…

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sister abhaya’s case

According to the Thiruvananthapuram CBI court’s ruling, Abhaya, 21, was struck with an axe on the back and center of her skull. Doctors who looked at the issue determined that Sister Abhaya’s head injuries were “sufficient to induce death.” The decision says, “Given the severity of Sister Abhaya’s head injuries, it is sufficient to cause…

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Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation

Legitimate Expectation means that a person may have a reasonable expectation of being treated in a certain way by administrative authorities owing to some consistent practice in the past or an express promise made by the concerned authority. According to this doctrine, a public authority can be made accountable in lieu of a legitimate expectation.…

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