Absolute and Strict Liability

Meaning of absolute liability. A deliberate intention or guilty mind should be present when a person commits a crime, then only he can be convicted. But in the case of strict and absolute liability, a person can be held guilty even without

Punishments for Contempt of Court in India

Authored by: Akash Awana, A Final Year Student (2021) of Faculty of Law, University of Delhi INTRODUCTIONThe ‘Contempt’ has not been defined anywhere in Indian Legislation but it is vaguely mentioned under the definition clause under section-2(a) of the Contempt of Court

Differences between the capital and revenue expenditure

Understanding capital expenditureCapital expenditure is the long-term expenditure that further increases the capacity and capability of the organization incurring it or adds up the assets of the organization. Capital expenditures are found on the asset side of the balance sheet. It is

Muslim law and Marriages

Marriage under Muslim LawMarriage under Muslim law is the matrimonial institution that legalizes the sexual activities of a couple and procreation. According to Islam, marriage, not just a civil contract but is considered a religious duty.Muslim law is derived from Quran, customs,

Culpable Homicide and Murder

Difference between murder and culpable homicide. Section 300 of the Indian Penal Code defines murder as the act by which death is caused to cause death. Secondly, if the act is committed with the intention of causing such bodily injury as the

Administrative Tribunal

What is the meaning of Tribunal in administrative law?Tribunal refers to the administrative tribunals lying outside the sphere of the judiciary. In India, the courts must promote justice and protect the rights of the people. Therefore, to make the system more effective,

Negligence: theories and kinds.

What is negligence?Negligence is the breach of duty that is caused by the omission to do something, which a reasonable man would do under those circumstances. Actionable negligence includes neglect of the use of ordinary care or skill towards a person to

Drafting a Civil Plaint

Drafting a Civil Plaint What is a plaint? A legal document that contains the contents of a civil suit showing the claim of the plaintiff after filing the suit, is called plaint. It is the first step by a plaintiff in the