Full Name of the case- Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. Ltd. v. Selfridge & Co. Ltd 1915 UKHL 1, AC 847 Petitioner– Dunlop Pneumatic Tire Co. Ltd. Respondent– Selfridge & Co. Ltd Decided in House of Lords, UK Year of Judgement- 26 April 1915 Introduction to the concept This case is an international law case decided… Continue reading Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co Ltd v Selfridge Co Ltd on Privity of Contract : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Chinnaya v Ramayya on consideration : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Full name of the case– Chinnaya V. Ramayya (1882) ILR (1876-82) 4 Mad 137 Deciding Bench of Judges– Innes J, Kindersley J Date of Judgement– 21st October 1987 Deciding Court of Law– Madras High Court Parties to the case- Appellant- Venkata Chinnaya Respondent- Venkata RamayyaGaru Introduction to the case This is a leading case for… Continue reading Chinnaya v Ramayya on consideration : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Phillips v Brooks on misrepresentation : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Full name of the case– Phillips v Brooks Ltd [1919] 2 KB 243 Deciding Bench of Judges– Judge Horridge of the Kings Bench Division Year of Judgement– 1919 Case in English Law Parties to the case- Petitioner– Phillips Respondent– Brooks Ltd. Introduction Phillips v Brooks is an English law case on Mistake of Identity in… Continue reading Phillips v Brooks on misrepresentation : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Chappell & Co Ltd v Nestle Co Ltd : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
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
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
Hadley vs. Baxendale : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Hadley v Baxendale[1] is a landmark English caselaw that determines the consequences of loss to one party caused by the negligence of the opposite party in special circumstances. Facts Hadley’s corn millwork came to a halt when his crankshaft broke, and he had to wait for it to be replaced. He had to ship the… Continue reading Hadley vs. Baxendale : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Krell vs Henry : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
The case law of Krell v Henry[1] is one of the landmark cases that led to the foundation of the “Doctrine of Frustration of Contract”. This group of cases were known as the “coronation cases” as they arose from the events of the cancellation of the King’s Coronation ceremony. Facts Plaintiff and Defendant signed a… Continue reading Krell vs Henry : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis