Full name of the case– Chappell & Co Ltd v Nestlé Co Ltd [1960] AC 97 Deciding Bench of Judges– Lord Viscount Simonds, Lord Reid, Lord Tucker, Lord Keith Of Avonholm, Lord Somervell Of Harrow Date of Judgement– 18 June 1956 Deciding Court of Law- House of Lords Parties to the case- Appellant– Chappell… Continue reading Chappell & Co Ltd v Nestle Co Ltd : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Month: December 2021
Currie v Misa : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Full name of the case– Currie v Misa (1875) LR 10 Ex 153 Deciding Court – House of Lords Case in English Law Parties to the case- Petitioner– Mr Currie Respondent– Mr Misa Introduction Currie v Misa is a landmark judgment in English Law that deals with the concept of Consideration. The meaning and extent… Continue reading Currie v Misa : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Talaq under Islamic Law : History, Current Legal Stand, Landmark Judgements
Summary The topic of divorce under Islamic law is the center of this essay. It discusses the different types of divorce available under Islamic law and how to terminate a marriage. The Supreme Court, a landmark decision in Shah Bano v. Union of India, is also examined. Introduction A pleasant family life necessitates a strong… Continue reading Talaq under Islamic Law : History, Current Legal Stand, Landmark Judgements
Legal Rights Arising out of Live-in-relationships : Maintenance, Property, Legitimacy of children
Summary Live-in relationship, that is, living together as a couple without being married to each other has witnessed a drastic change in the way the present generation perceives their relationships. The legal status of live-in relationships in India is unclear, the Supreme Court has ruled that any couple living together for a long term will… Continue reading Legal Rights Arising out of Live-in-relationships : Maintenance, Property, Legitimacy of children
Critical Analysis of Dowry laws in India : Dowry Prohibition Act, IPC Section 304B, 498A
This article talks about the practice of dowry over years, the steps legislation has taken to eliminate the growth of this practice, and how they are emerging to be ineffectual. “Any young man, who makes a dowry condition to marriage, discredits his education and his country and dishonors womanhood” -Mahatma Gandhi Introduction As one looks… Continue reading Critical Analysis of Dowry laws in India : Dowry Prohibition Act, IPC Section 304B, 498A