Burden of Proof and Presumptions in the Indian Evidence Act

This post is written by Anushree Tadge, a 3rd-year law student of ILS Law College, Pune, she has tried to explain briefly both the concepts- Burden of Proof and Presumptions in the Indian Evidence Act. Introduction In any kind of legal proceeding, the question pertaining to proving of a fact (by both the parties) isRead More

Rylands vs. Fletcher (1868) L. R. 3 H.L. 330.

This case analysis prepared by Deepika pursuing BA-LLB from IIMT & School of Law, GGSIPU, Delhi. In this case analysis, a landmark case of tort law Rylands v. Fletcher has been discussed. This is a very significant case, as the rule of ‘Strict Liability’ originated from this case. Introduction Rylands vs. Fletcher (1868) L.R. 3Read More

Assault, Battery, & Mayhem

This article is written by Yash Soni, a 2nd-semester LL.B student of CSJM University. In this article, he has tried to explain Assault, Battery, and Mayhem along with the distinction between them. Introduction Assault and Battery are two terms which are often used synonymously. In one’s mind, the term ‘assault’ means to physically hit or injure someone, but itRead More

A BRIEF OVERVIEW ON THE CONCEPT, FORMALITIES, CAPACITY AND REVOCABILITY OF HIBA

This article has been authored by Ritesha Das, pursuing BBA LLB from Symbiosis Law School Hyderabad. It aims to analyse the Concept, Formalities, Capacity and Revocability of Hiba. INTRODUCTION The notion of ‘Gift‘ or ‘Hiba’ persisted in Muslim law from the foundation of the religion. While the acknowledgement of the distinction of land into property or estatesRead More

Civil and Criminal Negligence

This article is written by PRANIT BHAGAT pursuing BA-LLB from ILS Law College, Pune. In this article, he has discussed the major differences between civil and criminal negligence with examples. Introduction Negligence is considered both civil as well as criminal wrong. We need to know and understand that the concept of negligence is derived outRead More

Doctrine of Pious Obligation and Antecedent debts: A son’s duty to pay off his father’s debts

This article has been written by Mansi Tyagi, a student at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. Hindu Undivided Family is a religious yet legal entity. And thus, sons are expected to pay off the debts incurred by their father during his lifetime to ensure him an afterlife without any sins named under his name. The DoctrineRead More

IRRETRIEVABLE BREAKDOWN AS A GROUND FOR DISSOLUTION

This article is authored by Pankhuri Pankaj, a 3rd-year student pursuing BA-LLB (Hons.) from Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, affiliated to GGSIPU. She is currently interning with Lexpeeps. This article summarises certain key provisions of “irretrievable breakdown as a ground for dissolution” under the Hindu Marriage Act and is qualified in its entirety by referenceRead More

Article-32 and Article-226: Purpose and Distinction

This article is written by Sharat Gopal, studying BA-LLB at Delhi Metropolitan Education, GGSIPU, Delhi. This article mentions about the importance of writs in Articles 32 and 226 of the constitution and between them. Introduction Before discussing the constitutional remedies also known as writs’, we must first familiarize ourselves with the fundamental rights guaranteed byRead More

Partition and Reunion of Partition under Hindu Law

This article has been written by Aaditya Kapoor, a law student of Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies. Through his research, Aaditya has conjured a briefly detailed analysis on the process of partition and reunion of family. Introduction The construct of law is one that is ever-evolving, and that has been the case since the beginningRead More