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Aishwaryasandeep

Meaning and Scope of Trust

The biggest contribution of equity to the world is ‘Trust’, under its exclusive jurisdiction the trust is there. The common law was not in favor of trust while as equity favored trust. According to Maitland – “Trust is the most significant invention of equity. It is the most powerful experimentation when a person has right…

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dowry death in india

Dowry which is also know as Dahej refers to those durable goods, cash or property that the bride’s family gives to the groom and to his family. It is considered as an essential condition of a marriage. This system creates a financial burden on the bride’s family. In Hindu marriage Kanyadaan is an integral part…

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MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI

Former prime minister Lal Bahadur Shastri – one of modern India’s icons whose enduring popularity cuts through all divides. What really happened in the wee hours of January 11 in Tashkent (Uzbekistan) in 1966 remains shrouded in mystery, largely thanks to the gratuitous state secrecy resorted to by our government. Generations have gone by, but…

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RULE OF LAW IN INDIA

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…

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Hindu Law and its orgins

Hindu 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…

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ANALYSIS OF THE MAXIM RESPONDEAT SUPERIOR

INTRODUCTION 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…

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