Facts of the Case A woman employed a goldsmith to melt her old gold jewellery and convert it into a new ornament. During the process […]
Category: LLB 3rd Sem Jurisprudence [Case Laws]
A decision given by the supreme Court has been abrogated by a subsequent legislation enacted by the Parliament. Is the decision given by the Supreme Court still binding on lower courts? Discuss
Facts of the Case The Supreme Court of India delivered a judgment interpreting a particular legal provision and declaring the law on the subject. The […]
A woman ran to a well with the intention of committing suicide but was stopped before she could reach the well by her neighbours. She is prosecuted for an attempt to commit suicide. Is it an instance of preparation or attempt? Discuss and distinguish between ‘preparation’ and attempt
Facts of the Case A woman ran towards a well with the intention of committing suicide. Before she could reach the well or jump into […]
If a statue is in conflict with a pre-existing custom, which shall prevail over the other? When does a custom prevail over the statute? Discuss in the light of Austin’s theory of Law.
Facts of the Case A legal dispute arises where a pre-existing custom practiced by a community comes into direct conflict with a statutory provision enacted […]
A servant was employed by the Water Company to clean out a pool on the land owned by the company. During cleaning operations the servant found a gold ring in the mud at the bottom ol A the \pool. There arose a dispute between the company and the servant about the title of the S ring. Decide with reasons
Facts of the Case A servant was employed by a Water Company to clean a pool situated on land owned and controlled by the company. […]
A doctor was prosecuted by a company alleging that he had issued false certificates of illness to its employees for claiming medical expenditure from the company. The case ended in acquittal. Then the doctor filed a civil suit against the company claiming damages for the tort of malicious prosecution. Decide whether a company can commit the tort of malicious prosecution by referring to theories of corporate personality.
Facts of the Case A medical doctor issued sickness certificates to certain employees of a company, on the basis of which those employees claimed medical […]
Mr. X has dug deep tube wells, maliciously, in his own land intercepting the flow of ground water. As a result, the neighbour’s well became dry. Is ‘X’ liable for it? Discuss in the light of a decided case and a general of civil liability
Facts of the Case Mr. X, the owner of a piece of land, dug deep tube wells on his own property with the intention of […]
In a criminal case, as against the judgment of conviction by the lower court, two appeals were preferred before the High Court. One appeal was posted before a division bench of two judges namely X and Y. Another appeal was posted before another division bench of two judges namely A and B. The first beach confirmed the judgment of conviction, whereas the second bench reversed the judgment of conviction. How to overcome this situation? Answer with reason.
Facts of the Case In a criminal matter, a trial court (lower court) convicted the accused. Aggrieved by the conviction, two separate appeals were filed […]
Mr. X found a bundle of currency notes on the floor of a shop. The notes has been accidentally dropped there by a stranger. The party who lost them could not be found. In a case between the shopkeeper and the finder, who has a better claim over the current notes? Discuss
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 […]
The parents allowed their minor children to ride on motorcycles without a driving license. They drove the vehicle negligently and caused injuries to a pedestrian. Are the parents liable for the wrong committed by their children? If yes, which kind of liability it is? Explain the rationale of such a liability
Facts of the Case In the present case, parents permitted their minor children to ride motorcycles without holding a valid driving license, in clear violation […]