In the bustling marketplaces of India, consumer rights have become a cornerstone of fair trade and business practices. With an ever-increasing array of products and services, the necessity to protect consumers from malpractices has never been more critical. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to file a complaint in Consumer Court in India,… Continue reading How to File a Complaint in Consumer Court in India
Legal Notice in India : Procedure, Types & Reply
Introduction Once notice has been given to the entity or person you seek to challenge in court, you can only take legal action against them. Bringing a case to court is made legal through this procedure. Legal notices are the notifications that were sent. Informing the opposing party of your intention to file a lawsuit… Continue reading Legal Notice in India : Procedure, Types & Reply
Discharge Of Contract : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws analysis
[toFc] Hochster v. De La Tour Facts In this case, the defendant concluded an agreement with the plaintiff to act as a courier and to travel with them to Europe but before the commencement of the contract, the defendant informed the plaintiff that they are withdrawing the agreement and they doesn’t need his services anymore.… Continue reading Discharge Of Contract : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws analysis
Applicability of Rule of Strict Liability in India & Case Laws
History and Meaning of the Rule of ‘Strict Liability’ There are circumstances when a person may be held accountable for injury even if he was not negligent in creating it, or even if he had no intention of doing so, or even if he made some proactive attempts to avoid it. In other words, the… Continue reading Applicability of Rule of Strict Liability in India & Case Laws
Rule of ‘Absolute Liability’ : Analysis, Landmark Judgements & FAQs
Introduction The case of Rylands v Fletcher laid down the rule of strict liability for the non-natural use of land. Similarly, the Rule of Absolute Liability was devised for hazardous and inherently dangerous industries to make them accountable for their devastating effect on the people and environment. The Supreme Court heard M.C. Mehta v. Union… Continue reading Rule of ‘Absolute Liability’ : Analysis, Landmark Judgements & FAQs
Negligence under Torts Law : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws analysis
Donogue v Stevenson [1932] A.C. 562. Facts of the Case Mrs Donoghue’s acquaintance bought her a ginger beer from Paisley’s Wellmeadow Café on August 26, 1928. She only drank approximately half of the bottle, which was made of black opaque glass, before pouring the rest into a tumbler. The decomposing remnants of a snail floated… Continue reading Negligence under Torts Law : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws analysis
Rule of Strict Liability in Torts Law : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws Analysis
Ryland v Fletcher (1868) L.R. 3 H.L. 330 Brief Facts of the Case Rylands commissioned contractors to build a reservoir on his land in 1860, with the intention of supplying water to the Ainsworth Mill. Rylands did not participate in the construction process, instead of contracting it out to a qualified engineer. During construction, the… Continue reading Rule of Strict Liability in Torts Law : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws Analysis
Marital Rape laws in India : Section 375 IPC, Ground for Divorce, Landmark Cases
This article attempts to analyze the legal sanctity of marital rape, its prevalence in India, and its shortcomings in the legal system of the country. Introduction Rape. One horrifying word that leaves people astounded and pity the victims of rape. It exposes the failure of the society to integrate and function effectually and maintain social… Continue reading Marital Rape laws in India : Section 375 IPC, Ground for Divorce, Landmark Cases
Inheritance Under Islamic Law : Rules, Types of heirs, Doctrines & Landmark Judgements
This Article analyses the succession under Muslim Law. It focuses on the women’s right of inheritance in the pre-Islamic era and in the present. It talks about general principles of inheritance and doctrines that deal with it. Introduction Muslim Law of Succession embodies from four sources of Muslim law: The Holy Quran The Sunna- that… Continue reading Inheritance Under Islamic Law : Rules, Types of heirs, Doctrines & Landmark Judgements
Procedure of Registration of Marriages under HMA & SMA
This article is about marriage registration in India. It discusses the registration of marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act and the Special Marriage Act. It also discusses the necessary conditions that must be met to register a marriage. Introduction In Indian culture, marriage is revered as a sacred institution. It is a sacred commitment between… Continue reading Procedure of Registration of Marriages under HMA & SMA