Rule of law is a fundamental concept that has been incorporated in various forms in Constitutions around the World. Likewise, the framers of Indian Constitution have also adopted the doctrine and included it in the Constitution. The Preamble mentions the ideals of justice, equality, and liberty. Part III of the Constitution describes the Fundamental Rights…
View detailsHindu law is derived from various sources. It can be divided into two heads; a) Ancient sources (i.e Shruti, smriti, commentaries and digests), b) Modern sources (i.e Precedents, legislations, judicial decisions) Ancient sources: Shruti– These are believed to contain the words of god, they are the divine utterances to be found in the four vedas…
View detailsINTRODUCTION The master-servant and employer-employee relationships are governed by different doctrines. These doctrines are sometimes used to assess a person’s liability. The doctrine of Respondeat Superior, which is founded on the principle of vicarious liability, is one of these doctrines. MEANING OF THE MAXIM The maxim Respondeat Superior had its origin in the United States…
View detailsYesterday a post on instagram caught my attention. It hypothized that mostly western cultures believed that there should be a purpose for life, also some indigenous cultures believe we are alive just as the nature, it said that we don’t need to achieve anything to be valid in our humannness. Even if this sentence with…
View detailsBrief Details: Relevant Citation: AIR 1979 SC 185 Decided on: 15th September, 1978 Court: Supreme Court of India Judge Bench: A.D. Koshal, Jaswant Singh and P.S. Kailasam Facts of the Case: Mathura, a young orphan, lived with her brother named Gama as her parents had died. She used to work at the house of Nunshi.…
View detailsStartup is a new business which is not tied up to any other existing business or parent organization except for the purposes of normal business activities. Startups usually facilitate new ideas and in some cases be a catalyst to exploit new ideas on the basis of already existing ideas. Startups play an important role in a nation’s economy; more startups mean more jobs…
View detailsUnder Islamic Law, there are various ways in which a person can dispose of his/her property by way of gift by either creating a waqf or by making a will. Will enables a person to dispose of his/her own property to someone whom he/she wants to give after his/her death. It comes into effect only…
View detailsThe prospective nature of Article 13(1) has given rise to the doctrine of eclipse. The doctrine of eclipse deals with pre-constitution laws or existing laws. The law which has been valid at its inception but has become invalid on the coming into force of the Constitution of India by reason of being inconsistent with the…
View detailsInsolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016, is a bankruptcy law in India, which aims at providing speedy resolution process to the creditors for recovery of their money due from the debtors.[1] The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was enacted by Parliament in the Sixty-seventh year of the Republic of India. This was enacted for reorganization and…
View detailsThe Right against Exploitation is enshrined in Articles 23 and 24 of the Indian Constitution. These are important Fundamental Rights that guarantee every citizen protection from any kind of forced labour. In this article, you can read all about the right against exploitation and its implications for the IAS exam. Article 19(1)(c) gives everyone a…
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