Overview and Significance Criminal liability is the foundation of criminal law, determining when a person can be punished for an offence. The Indian Penal Code […]
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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 […]
Tortious Liability of the State in India: An In-Depth Analysis The State, as a sovereign authority, is entrusted with powers to govern, regulate, and maintain […]
Tortious Liability of State
Introduction and Constitutional Basis Tortious liability of the State refers to the State’s legal responsibility for wrongful acts (torts) committed by its servants or agents […]
Vicarious Liability
Meaning and Concept The doctrine of Vicarious Liability is a fundamental principle in Tort Law, which holds one person liable for the wrongful acts of […]
58. A, managing clerk of a solicitor’s firm, had authority to transact conveyancing business on behalf of the firm. X, a client of the firm gave documents for preparing a sale deed. ‘A’ dealt with that property for his own benefit. The client ‘X’ sued the solicitor’s firm. Decide.
1. Facts of the Case 2. Issues in the Case 3. Legal Principles Covered to Support Case Proceedings and Judgement Relevant Provisions – Indian Contract […]
39. A partner filed a criminal case against a person accusing him of theft of the firm’s assets. However, the court found the accused innocent. Then the accused filed Suit against the firm for damages and malicious prosecution. Is the firm liable? Discuss.
1. Facts of the Case ‘A’, one of the partners of a partnership firm, filed a criminal complaint against a person, alleging theft of the […]