Calcutta high court – Lawyers questioning a Calcutta high court judge’s order granting BJP legislator Suvendu Adhikari “blanket protection” from arrest on Monday blocked access to his courtroom for around 90 minutes, calling him a “disgrace” and forcing even Chief Justice Prakash Shrivastava to leave the premises until the commotion died down. The build-up to…
One of the most significant developments in political science in the twentieth century was behavioralism. It is also regarded as a novel or contemporary approach to the study of political science. Though the term “behaviouralism’ was widely used by the Americans in the First Great War and subsequently, but its systematic approach started when an…
Vicarious Liability, Generally a person is liable for his own acts, but in many cases he may be held responsible for the torts committed by others. This is known as the ‘vicarious liability’ i.e. liability incurred for, or instead of, another. The common examples of such a liability are: Liability of the principal for the…
Origin of word negligence – The word negligence derived from latin term ‘negligentia’ that means ‘disregard’. Meaning & definitions of Negligence When there is no intention of causing harm to the person complained of – it is called as negligence. Carelessness on the part of defendant constitutes negligence. If, there is an unreasonable conduct followed…
Consumer Protection Councils (CPCs) are bodies or government entities formed to protect the rights and interests of consumers in a a nation. These councils are made to make sure businesses and service providers deal with customers in an ethical, responsible, and fair manner. Promoting consumer welfare, safeguarding customers from unethical commercial practises, and enhancing consumer awareness…
Old IPC vs. New IPC(BNS) – The cornerstone of Indian criminal law, the Indian Penal Code (IPC), is constantly being revised and amended to reflect changing legal requirements as well as societal values. This abstract offers a succinct summary of the legal features and gaps in the current legal framework of the comparative comparison between…