Suo Moto is derived from a Latin term which proposes an action taken by an agency, court or other central authority on their own apprehension. In simple terms, it can be termed as taking control over a matter. Suo Moto cognizance is when the courts take a case on their own, in cases of negligence on an area of…
INTRODUCTION “Yatra naryastu pujyante ramante tatra Devata, yatraitaastu na pujyante sarvaastatrafalaah kriyaah” “Where Women are honoured, divinity blossoms there, and where ever women are dishonoured, all action no matter how noble it may be, remains unfruitful.” This mantra in Smriti clearly shows the valuable place of respect for women in the society in ancient India,…
The dispute over the 165-km Assam-mizoram border has its origin in British era demarcations and has since led to persistent conflict. Here is all you need to know about it.In 1875, the first exercise to demarcate present-day MIZORAM, then Lushing Hills, from the plains of Cachar in Assam was undertaken to introduce the inner line…
The concept of absolute liability evolved in India after the case of M.C Mehta vs Union of India famously mentioned as Oleum Gas Leak case. This is one among the historic cases within the Indian Judiciary. The case of M.C Mehta is predicated on the principle of strict liability but with no exception got and therefore the…
Black law’s dictionary defines emergency “as a failure of the social organization to deliver reasonable conditions of life”. An emergency could even be defined as “circumstances arising suddenly that involves immediate action by the overall public authorities under the powers granted to them.” In India, the emergency provisions are such the constitution enables the federal…
Arbitration refers to Alternative Dispute Resolution [1](ADR) which is method for resolving disputes outside of the official judicial mechanisms. Arbitration is a procedure which the parties in the agreement can decide the output of the procedure whether the oral arguments are to be heard or oral evidence is to be heard or by documents they…
Human beings have been ravishing every resource that is and was present to them. However, now the tables have turned, the exploiters have been repaying for their deeds. The unique novel virus has been discoursing for the entire human race. It has not only disrupted the routine of life but has also, without intent, infringed…
Interpretation is the primary function of a court. Sometimes the words used in a statute are not clear, explicit and unambiguous. The court needs to determine a clear and explicit meaning of the words or phrases used by the legislature. Since, the intent of the legislature is expressed generally in the form of a statute.…
PURPOSE OF THE INTERNATIONAL TRADE LAW 1. TO PROMOTE FREE TRADE AMONG NATIONS TO UNIVERSIZE ARTICLE 301 OF THE INDIAN CONSTITUTION Free trade means that people should be free to buy and sell goods cutting across national frontiers in other words, a person should be free to buy a product from anywhere in the world…
On the occasion of Doctors’ day of, 2021, the honorable Chief Justice of India, Justice N. V Ramana called doctors as “living gods and goddesses” and “heroes without the cape”. Yes, indeed. They are. Not only them, but also every single one of the people coming under healthcare profession. They have been selflessly and tirelessly…
