Introduction The Doctrine of Actus Reus is a foundational principle in criminal law that defines the physical element or component of a criminal offence. “Actus Reus” is derived from the Latin, which means “guilty act,” and it refers to any voluntary act, conduct, or omission that, when paired with a Read more
Introduction The doctrine of res ipsa loquitur, a Latin maxim meaning “the thing speaks for itself,” occupies a distinctive place in the law of torts, particularly in the domain of negligence. Its emergence is rooted in the common law tradition, where courts sought mechanisms to balance the evidentiary burden between Read more
Introduction The doctrine of manifest error is a legal principle that allows courts or reviewing authorities to interfere with a decision when the mistake in question is so obvious that it cannot reasonably be disputed. The idea behind the doctrine is not to open the door to a full appeal Read more
Introduction The Doctrine of Public Purpose stands as one of the most fundamental yet contentious principles in property law and constitutional jurisprudence, serving as the constitutional foundation for the government’s power of eminent domain. This doctrine establishes the legal framework within which governmental authorities may compel the transfer of private Read more
Judiciary plays an important role to protect the rights of the citizen and to promote the justice for the people. Judiciary derives its power from the Constitution and constitution separates the three organs of the government so that the power can’t overlap but judicial activism and judicial overreach raises the Read more
Terrorism is one of the serious issues of growing India. Despite being the 4th largest economy terrorism is still a serious threat to our country. From home grown extremist to cross border infiltration, India have faced many attacks that took the lives of the innocent people and shaken the public Read more
The dissolution of the marriage is the most painful experience for the family especially for the children. In such matters the main point of contention is the custody of the child. The one who have the physical possession of the child is said to have the custody of the child. Read more
Water is one of the most essential elements required for the human survival. Yet, many people throughout the world face scarcity, contamination and unequal access to water. The industrial pollution, climate change, and over-extraction have resulted in the violation of the water rights of the people. Water is no longer Read more
The Freedom of Speech and Expression is a fundamental right envisaged under the Indian Constitution for the Indian citizens. However, this freedom is not absolute but is subject to certain reasonable restrictions, one of which is defamation. When words cross their line from fair comment to assail the dignity, the Read more
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