1. Facts of the Case An elderly man executed a valid will bequeathing his property to his grandson. Before the will could take effect upon […]
Tag: Indian jurisprudence
An incorporated company carries on an industrial activity which is hazardous in nature. Due to leakage of poisonous gas from it, the people residing in that locality were affected and some of them died. Discuss the criminal liability of the company. If it is an offence punishable with imprisonment, how to execute the punishment against the company?
Facts of the Case An incorporated company was engaged in an industrial activity of a hazardous nature, involving the manufacture or handling of poisonous substances. […]
A boy was employed by the company to clean out a pool on land owned and occupied by the company. During the cleaning operations, the boy found certain gold rings in the mud at the bottom of the pool. In a dispute between the boy and the company, who was in first possession of the rings? Give reasons
Facts of the Case A boy was employed by a company to clean a pool situated on land owned and occupied by the company. During […]
A question arose as to the nature, scope and extent of the power of Parliament to amend the provisions of the Constitution. Is it limited or unlimited? Decide by applying the Grund Norm Theory.
Facts of the Case A constitutional question arose regarding the nature, scope, and extent of the power of Parliament to amend the Constitution of India […]
An Insurance company was sued for defamation when its superintendent sends a circular letter to its policy holders containing allegations against an ex-employee of the company. Is the company liable for the tort of defamation?
Facts of the Case An insurance company, through its superintendent, issued a circular letter to its policyholders containing allegations against a former employee of 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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]