CITATION 2024 INSC 639; [2024] 8 S.C.R. 739 DATE 29 AUGUST 2024 COURT NAME SUPREME COURT OF INDIA PLAINTIFF/APPELLANT/PETITIONER MULAKALA MALLESHWARA RAO & ANOTHER DEFENDANT/RESPONDENT STATE OF TELANGANA AND ANOTHER JUDGES JUSTICE J.K. MAHESHWARIMR JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL INTRODUCTION Mulakala Malleshwara Rao v. State of Telangana addressed the all-important issue of Read more
Introduction The doctrine of Necessity supports the exception to the rule of law in the extraordinary circumstance that requires persons to take some actions that are not as per or according to the rule of law. This doctrine allows the actions that otherwise were illegal, but with the situation present, Read more
Introduction In India, contract law is widely used in the legal system by various entities like companies, people, organizations, etc. Since contract means when there is a relation of give and take from one party to another party. The most important and core part of the contract is the consent, Read more
Introduction Picture a courtroom where the law stretches its imagination a little to make things right—that’s the magic of the doctrine of legal fiction! This fascinating principle in India’s legal system acts like a creative storyteller, crafting scenarios that don’t perfectly match reality but serve a higher purpose of justice. Read more
Introduction Imagine a lively debate unfolding in a courtroom, where central and state laws tug at each other like competitors in a spirited tug of war, each trying to claim victory. This is where the doctrine of repugnancy steps in as a calm mediator, a key player in India’s constitutional Read more
Introduction Picture a bustling marketplace where deals are struck, and trust hinges on everyone knowing the score—that’s where the doctrine of notice steps in like a friendly guide. This legal principle in India’s property and contract world ensures fairness by making sure people are aware of what’s at stake Read more
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
