A horrifying series of coordinated bombings took place on 11 July,2006 in Mumbai trains during the evening rush hours. It took a tool of nearly 200 lives and across 700 injuries. Seven blasts took place in 11 minutes in the first class train compartments. The commuters were businessmen, government employees, Read more
In its recent judgement, the Delhi High Court has granted divorce to a woman and particularly emphasised that mental cruelty covers financial instability of a spouse as a ground for divorce. In this case the appellant filed for an appeal in the high court when her plea to grant her Read more
Previously, the Calcutta High Court upheld the constitutionality of a modification to the West Bengal School Service Commission Act that allowed the state to effectively transfer a teacher from one aided school to another. On Wednesday, the Supreme Court requested the West Bengal government’s answer to a petition contesting the Read more
Although our Constitution guarantees us equal protection before and and ensures that all are equal in the eyes of law, Gender disparity does exist in the judicial system of India. Gender as a factor is considered while pronouncing the quantaum of punishments in various criminal cases. An analysis of various Read more
Hyderabad, Telangana – In a recent landmark decision, the Telangana High Court has ruled in favor of a workman who had been absent from work due to ill health, a situation not resulting from willful or negligent actions. The judgment, which addresses the issue of backwages, carries significant implications for Read more
Citation (1840) 49 ER 132 Date of judgement 8th December 1840 Court Rolls Court Plaintiff Hyde Defendant Wrench Judges Lord Langdale Introduction The case of Hyde v. Wrench is a landmark case in the history of contract laws. It deals with specific performance of the original offer in the situations Read more
Citation (1893) AC 552 Date of Judgment July 7, 1893 Court Privy Council Case Type Contract law case Appellant Mr. Harvey Respondent Mr. Facey Bench The Lord Chancellor, Lord Watson, Lord Hobhouse, Lord McNaughton, Lord Morris [Delivery of the Judgement], Lord Shand Introduction: Harvey Vs Facey is an important case law Read more
Citation (1914) 3 K.B.607 Date of Judgment 1914 Court Court of Appeal Appellant Leslie Ltd Respondent Sheill Bench King’s Bench Division Referred Section-11 and 13 of Indian Contract Act 115 of Indian Evidence Act FACTS OF THE CASE In order to acquire a loan from the plaintiff, the defendant falsely Read more
Citation- AIR 2006 SC 3385 Date of judgment 11 October, 2006 Case no Civil writ petition no. 284-285 of 2005 Case type writ petition Petition/appellant Epuru Sudhakar & Anr. Defendant/respondent Govt. of A.P. Read more
This article is written by Stuti Mishra of 8th Semester of Siksha O Anusandhan National Institute of Law, Bhubaneswar, Odisha ABSTRACT The article explores the multifaceted concept of cyberspace jurisdiction and explores into the power of nations to enforce their legal frameworks on online activities, emphasizing the need for a Read more
