The term “Sovereignty” has been derived from the Latin word “Superanus” which means supreme or paramount. Although the name “Sovereignty” is new, the concept dates back to Aristotle, who spoke of the “supreme power of the state.” Throughout the Middle Ages, Roman jurists and laymen maintained this idea in mind, frequently using the terms “Summa”…
National power is a term used in political science to refer to a state’s capacity to influence other states’ conduct, accomplish its goals, and uphold its security and prosperity in the international system. National power is regarded as a crucial factor in determining a state’s place in the international system, its capacity for diplomacy, and…
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…
Social System – Biological thinking has influenced many sociologists. Herbert Spencer, who was greatly influenced by the views of Charles Darwin, created an organic analogy by comparing society to a human organization. From classical times to the Middle Ages, writers were fascinated by this organic similarity. The studies of human physiology and anatomy carried out…
Reforms of 1781,On September 29, 1780, Warren Hastings appointed Impey to superintend his duties as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, as well as to superintend the office of the Sadar Diwani Adalat, in order to reduce the separation between the Supreme Court and the Company’s judicial system. The reforms introduced under a number of…
Evolution of Law of Torts in England and India Definition & Evolution of Law of Torts, The essential nature of the law of torts is that it is not codified like statute laws. The law of torts in India is based on English Common law, which is the product of judicial decisions. In Rajkot Municipal…
