Facts of the Case Mr. X, a customer, entered a shop during normal business hours. While inside the shop, he found a bundle of currency […]
Author: Sunny Shettipalli
Suppose a case is decided by the High Court on ground ‘A’, and then goes on appeal to the Supreme Court which decides it on ground ‘B’, nothing being said upon ground ‘A’. In such circumstances, which is the precedent value of the decision on ground ‘A’ by the High Court?
Facts of the Case A legal dispute was decided by a High Court, which based its judgment on a particular reasoning referred to as Ground […]
A Customer found a bundle of currency notes on the floor of a shop. The true owner of it is not found. In a claim between shop-keeper and the customer who found it, who has a better title? Refer to decided cases.
Facts of the Case A customer entered a shop during normal business hours and lawfully accessed the premises. While inside the shop, the customer found […]
Mr. Shaw published a book containing photographs and addresses of prostitutes in the city. He was charged for conspiracy to corrupt public morality. He contended that he did not violate any statute. However, he was convicted. Identify jurisprudential issues involved any statute. However, he was convicted. Identify jurisprudential issues involved in this case and resolve them.
Facts of the Case Mr. Shaw published a book that contained photographs, names, and addresses of prostitutes operating within a city. The publication was widely […]
Write a critical note on ‘Pure Theory of Law’
Understanding the Need for a “Pure” Theory The Pure Theory of Law, propounded by Hans Kelsen, occupies a central position in modern jurisprudence. Developed in […]
Discuss the salient features of Sociological School of Jurisprudence.
Conceptual Background of the Sociological School The Sociological School of Jurisprudence emerged as a reaction against the rigidity of analytical positivism and the historical school. […]
“Ownership generally consists of bundle of rights”. Elucidate.
Conceptual Foundation of Ownership Ownership is one of the most fundamental and extensively discussed concepts in jurisprudence. The statement “ownership generally consists of a bundle […]
“Law is the command of the sovereign”. Discuss.
Conceptual Background of the Command Theory The statement “Law is the command of the sovereign” represents the core idea of John Austin’s Command Theory of […]
Explain Austin’s Imperative theory of law
Conceptual Background of Austin’s Imperative Theory The nature and definition of law have always been central questions in jurisprudence. Among the many attempts to answer […]
Critically examine Austin’s theory of law. Will you accept that International law is not law?
Conceptual Background of Austin’s Theory of Law The question “What is law?” has been central to jurisprudence for centuries, and one of the most influential […]
