Title is a link between a person and an object to establish ownership of property. A title is the de facto antecedent of which the right is the de jure consequent. Right of possession on ownership comes in term of de facto first and later de jure. For example, I Read more…
Meaning of Property The term property in a looser sense may be described as the sum-total of a man’s fortune, including not only the objects of which he is the owner, but also the value of any claims which he may have against other persons, after deducting the amount of Read more…
Ownership refers to the relation that a person has with an object that he owns. It is an aggregate of all the rights that he has with regards to the said object. These rights are right in rem it means that they can be enforced against the whole world and Read more…
“Possession” literary means physical control over a thing or an object. It expresses the closest relation of fact that can exist between a thing and the person, who possess it. In law, possession means it includes not only physical control over a thing but also an intention to exercise that Read more…
LEGAL RIGHTS AND DUTIES Meaning of Right According to Salmond: A legal right is an “interest which is protected and recognized by the rule of law. It is an interest which has its duty and disregard of which is wrong”. According to Gray: A legal right is “that power which Read more…
CLASSICAL SCHOOL OF JURISPRUDENCE Introduction of Hindu Law Hindu law is considered to be the most ancient and prolific law in the world. It has been around every phase. It is about 6000 years old. Hindu law has been established by the people, not for the purpose of removing any Read more…
SOCIOLOGICAL SCHOOL OF JURISPRUDENCE The main exponents of sociological jurisprudence are: Montesquieu, Auguste Compte, Albert Spencer, Ihering, Ehrlich, Duguit, Roscoe Pound etc. The French thinker Auguste Compte is regarded as founding the father of the sociological school of law. August Comte (1798-1857) was a French Philosopher. The term “Sociology” was Read more…
HISTORICAL SCHOOL OF JURISPRUDENCE It may be defined as history of fundamental principles of a legal system. Historical school of Jurisprudence argued that the law is the exaggerative form of social custom, economic needs, conventions religious principles, and relations of the people with society. The historical school follows the concept Read more…
ANALYTICAL POSITIVISM OR ANALYTICAL SCHOOL OF JURISPRUDENCE Analytical positivism (also known as the Analytical or Imperative school of law) is the most important school of thought in jurisprudence. The analytical school of jurisprudence is one of the most renowned contributions of Austin. It, therefore, explains law with reference to nature, Read more…
Introduction Law is a set of obligations and principles imposed by the government for securing welfare and providing justice to society. India’s legal framework reflects the social, political, economic, and cultural components of society. The common law system garnered its roots throughout the history of the legal system in India. Read more…
