A contract of indemnity is a unique type of contract. The phrase “indemnity” signifies “security or protection against loss” or “compensation.” “A contract by which one party promises to safeguard the other from loss caused to him by the promisor’s behavior, or by the action of any other person, is called a contract of indemnity,”…
Cyberterrorism is the use of the Internet to conduct violent acts that result in, or threaten, loss of life or significant bodily harm, in order to achieve political gains through intimidation.Cyberspace is the set of all computer-communications networks. It is a major technology-enabled medium providing means of passage, the locus of objects of value, and…
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869 in Porbandar, India. He was an Indian Lawyer, a social activist, a politician and a writer. His contributions to the freedom struggle and shaping the destiny of Independent India is something every Indian admires. He became the leader of the Nationalist…
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are advocacy-focused institutions and groups that are non-profit, public-interest oriented and engaged on a local, national, or worldwide level. There are over 12 million non-governmental organisations (NGOs) around the globe. Some of these groups are tiny, self-contained, and local. They can operate on a national or local level to promote social or…
The word ‘negligence’ has its roots from the Latin word ‘negligentia’ meaning ‘failing to pick up’. So the general meaning of negligence is being reckless and careless while doing something but the legal meaning of Negligence is the conduct of an individual which fails to conform to a required standard of duty of care. In…
There are four stages of crime. When an illegal act is committed by a person voluntarily it is done through four stages. Together these four stages are punishable under IPC. The four stages of crime are: 1. Intention The intention is the first stage of any offense and is known as the mental or psycho stage. In…
Introduction Partnership is a form of business organization wherein two or more persons join together in order to carry out business. A partnership can be considered as an improvement of “sole proprietorship” wherein a single person carries out his business with his individual resources, skills and efforts. The major disadvantage of being a sole proprietor…
In human society, family (from Latin: familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of families is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Ideally, families would offer predictability, structure, and safety as members mature and participate in the community. In most societies, it is within families that children…
Right to Information (RTI) is an act of the Parliament of India which sets out the rules and procedures regarding citizens’ right to information. It replaced the former Freedom of Information Act, 2002. Under the provisions of RTI Act, any citizen of India may request information from a “public authority” (a body of Government or “instrumentality of State”) which…
There was a time in the west when religion played an important part in the governance of a state. The king was not only the political head of the state but also the religious head. Such was the importance of religion that many wars were fought between nations holding two opposite views on religion. In…
