By Raunak Samdani, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: 47 countries were signatories to the Third Geneva Convention of 1949, which includes India. The Convention mainly deals with the origin of the Red Cross and the treatment of prisoners of war.” Introduction This project examines and studies […]
Witness Protection: Problems Faced and Need for a Protection Programme in India
By Naveena Varghese, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: In any criminal case, the witness plays a pivotal role in determining the final outcome. Due to this, the parties often threaten the witnesses, turning them hostile and interfering with the fair administration of justice. Hence, it becomes […]
The Extent of Liability of Partners and Limited Liability Partnership in a Limited Liability Partnership in India
By Yudhvir Dalal, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: A limited liability partnership, or LLP, is a partnership where one partner is not liable for the negligent acts of another partner or an employee, who do not act under his supervision. However, it is pertinent to note […]
The Carriage by Road Act
By Aakash Kumbhat, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: Carriage laws govern the transportation of goods for the eventual purpose of sale. Different legislations deal with different modes of carriage. The Carriage by Road Act, 2007 provides for carriage of goods by road transportation. This article discusses […]
Presumptions and Estoppel under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
By Naveena Varghese, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 provide for various kinds of presumptions and estoppels. This article discusses these presumptions and estoppels in detail.” DEFINITIONS FOR PRESUMPTION A presumption is a rule of law that is used by courts or […]
International Law and Self Determination
By Aakash Kumbhat, Akhil Mahesh & Apoorv KC, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: In international law, the principle of self determination recognises the right of freedom of a state from the rule of any oppressionist power. This has been widely seen in the cases of independence […]
Presumption against Repeal by Implication
By Raghavendra Pratap Singh, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: In a situation when two statutes come into conflict and neither of them are clear, then the statute which was enacted later prevails. This is known as presumption against repeal by implication. This article discusses this doctrine […]
Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force
By Raunak Samdani, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: Chapter VII of the Indian Penal Code deals with offences committed in relation to any defence personnel. This paper discusses the various provisions of the Code which elucidate such offences.” INTRODUCTION This chapter deals with certain offences which […]
Necessity of Performance and its Types
By Amitav Singh, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: In order to fulfil the objects of a contract, the agreed terms need to be carried out or “performed”. This article elucidates performance of a contract, and the various ways in which it can be carried out.” For […]
Right to Privacy on the Internet
By Akhil Mahesh, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: The internet has revolutionised the way we think today and brought the world one click away. However, every boon comes with a side-effect. Breach of privacy on the internet is a common occurrence and has legal implications. There […]
Requirement of Government Contract
By Raghavendra Pratap Singh, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: In India, the Union and the States are legal persons and hence are competent to enter into contracts. Article 298 of the Constitution of India provides for contractual liability of the government and Article 299 provides the […]
Offences Relating to Religion
By Akhil Mahesh, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Kochi “Editor’s Note: The Constitution of India grants freedom of religion and the Indian Penal Code lays down provisions for offences relating to religion. These offences can be classified into three broad categories: defilement of places of worship or objects of […]