Doctrine of Feeding the Grant by Estoppel – Explained The Doctrine of Feeding the Grant by Estoppel is a significant principle under the Law of […]
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1. A Company has a nationality and residence but no citizenship. Discuss the law.
A Company Has a Nationality and Residence In the modern corporate world, Company Nationality Residence merely commercial entities; they are treated as legal persons under […]
32. Post-Decisional Hearing
Post-Decisional Hearing: Concept and Meaning A post-decisional hearing refers to an opportunity of being heard that is granted after an administrative or quasi-judicial decision has […]
21. Speaking Orders
Meaning and Legal Foundation A speaking order is a reasoned administrative or judicial decision that clearly explains the facts, issues, evidence considered, and the reasons […]
15. Rule of Promissory Estoppel
Concept and Meaning The Rule of Promissory Estoppel is an equitable doctrine in contract and constitutional law. It prevents a promisor from withdrawing a promise […]
Land belonging to ‘X’ is in possession of ‘Y’ for a period of fourteen years. ‘Y’ claims title to X’s land. Can he do so?
Facts of the Case ‘X’ is the lawful owner of a piece of immovable property. ‘Y’ has been in continuous possession of the said land […]
Jus necessitates
Meaning and Concept of Jus Necessitatis Jus necessitatis, also known as the “right of necessity,” is a legal principle that allows a person to do […]
Mischief Rule of Interpretation
Meaning and Concept of the Mischief Rule The Mischief Rule is a principle of statutory interpretation used by courts to determine the intention of the […]
‘A’ intentionally and falsely misleads ‘B’ to believe that ‘A’ is the owner of the land. Relying on the statement of ‘A’, ‘B’ purchases the land and pays for it. The land afterwards becomes the property of ‘A’. ‘A’ files a suit to set aside the sale on the ground that at the time of the sale, he had no title. Can he succeed? Discuss.
Facts of the Case Issues in the Case Legal Principles Covered A. Section 115 – Estoppel (Indian Evidence Act, 1872) This section says: Application to […]
A’ is charged for committing murder of ‘B’. ‘A’ contends tfrat by reason of unsoundness of mind he did not know the nature of the Act. On whom the burden of proof lies? Discuss.
Facts of the Case A is charged with committing the murder of B.During the trial, A raises the defence that he was of unsound mind […]