What is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence is a violence which is committed by someone who is in a close circle of the victim. This close circle may include victim’s partner, ex-partner, friends, some family members, and other relatives and family friends. The term domestic violence will be used for only that violence where there is…
View detailsIntroduction: How many of us are familiar with the story of Thulukka Nachariyar? An epic tale of communal harmony that is a part of Indian history. It is the story behind the portrait of a Muslim princess in the Thiruvarangam temple. It is tale that transcends the borders that mortals set in name of religion.…
View detailsThe historical school of Jurisprudence is a school of thought which believes history to be the basis of contemporary knowledge. The main propounders of this school of thought are Henry Maine and Fredrich Carl Von Savigny. This school of thought introduced the concept of evolution into legal theory, reading it with subjects like history, anthropology,…
View detailsDivorce is legal process of separation between husband and wife. Mutual divorce is when both the husband and wife agree that they cannot live together anymore and for them best solution in divorce. Both husband and wife can apply for the divorce mutually for that they have to present mutual divorce petition jointly before the…
View detailsBy 1995, emission reductions provisions in the convention were inadequate that was realized by the countries. They launched negotiations to strengthen the global response to climate change, and, two years later, adopted the Kyoto protocol. Kyoto Protocol was adopted in Kyoto in Japan on December 11 of 1997. Because of a complex ratification process, it…
View detailsINTRODUCTION: Matrimony or wedlock is a culturally recognized social sanction of connection between two persons, according to a widely accepted definition of marriage. This union helps create rights and obligations between two people who are getting married, as well as their children and in-laws. The sacred institution of marriage, on the other hand, has existed…
View detailsOne of the vital requirements of life is water. 18% of the global human population is in India, but it has only 4% of the global freshwater resources. With the growing population, the demand for water is also increasing. It is estimated that by 2050, freshwater availability will go down to 1,140cubic meters from 5,177…
View detailsAs per the law, a tenant has a legal right to go to the court and defend himself against an illegal eviction. Often non-payment of rent, rent agreement violation, property damage and illegal activity are key grounds for a tenant eviction. However, in case of illegal eviction, the tenant has certain rights which can be…
View detailsINTRODUCTION: Capacity to contract refers to the ability to lawfully enter into a deal. The capacity to contract binds the contracting parties with a vow to follow it. However, only a few people have the ability or competency to make a contract. DEFINITION OF ‘INCOMPETENT TO CONTRACT’: Certain people are not eligible to sign a…
View detailsThe word waqf means ‘detention’. In the legal context, it means permanent dedication of some property for a religious or charitable purpose. The property so alienated is tied up forever and it becomes non-transferable. A waqf can be made either in writing or orally. Section 2 of Mussalman Waqf validating Act, 1913 defines waqf as,…
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