Facts of the Case A Government Department, acting under statutory powers, confiscated certain perishable goods belonging to a citizen during an investigation for an alleged […]
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20. An acquitted person was kept in jail for 15 years without justification. What remedies are available against the State?
1. Facts of the Case An individual was prosecuted by the State for alleged criminal offences and was duly tried before a competent criminal court. […]
Examine the concept of state liability with the help of decided cases
Meaning and Nature of State Liability State liability refers to the legal responsibility of the government for acts or omissions committed by its servants while […]
1. A State vehicle driven negligently caused death of a pedestrian. Are heirs entitled to compensation from State?
Facts of the Case A pedestrian was lawfully walking on a public road when a State-owned vehicle, driven by a government employee in the course […]
44. Sovereign functions
Meaning and Scope of Sovereign Functions Sovereign functions mean those exclusive powers that belong only to the State as a governing authority. These functions arise […]
23. Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity
The Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity states that the State cannot be sued without its consent. This principle originates from the English maxim “The King can […]
8. Sovereign Functions
Meaning and Concept of Sovereign Functions Sovereign functions refer to activities performed by the State using its supreme authority. The State carries out these functions […]
A Military truck carrying ammunition through a school zone knocked down a student crossing the road. The military authorities are sued by the parent of the deceased student for compensation on the ground of negligent driving. Discuss the decide
Facts of the Case A military truck carrying ammunition was passing through a school zone. Due to negligent driving by the driver of the military […]
The driver of a car maintained by the State of A. P. for official use, drove it rashly and negligently while bringing it back from the workshop and knocked a pedestrian fatally injuring him. The heirs of the deceased sued the state of A.P. for damages. Decide.
Facts of the Case Issues in the Case Legal Principles Covered to Support Case Proceedings and Judgements A. Constitutional Provisions B. Judicial Precedents C. Sovereign […]
An RTC bus knocked down a pedestrian due to the rash driving of the driver. Discuss whether the RTC is liable to compensate the family of the deceased victim. If so, on what grounds?
1. Facts of the Case: A public transport bus owned and operated by the Road Transport Corporation (RTC) was involved in an accident. The bus […]