In the intricate web of legal proceedings in India, the concept of a summary suit emerges as a beacon of expedited justice. Tailored to provide a quicker resolution for specific types of disputes, summary suits have become an invaluable tool within the Indian legal system. With their ability to streamline
Introduction According to Law Lexicon the term maintenance means, “Maintenance refers to means of subsistence, supply of necessaries and convenience; aid, support, assistance; the support which one person who is bound by law to do so, gives to another for his living”. Protection of Women against Domestic Violence Act
Introduction: Within the labyrinthine domain of matrimonial disputes, the specter of spurious accusations looms ominously. Notably, the instrument of choice in such disputes is often the filing of First Information Reports (FIRs) under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which pertains to allegations of rape. The recent landmark
IPC 354 refers to Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with the offence of assault or criminal force on a woman with the intention to outrage her modesty. This section defines several acts that can be considered as such an offence, including: Assault or criminal force to
The right to property is a natural and inherent right of an individual. Most of the modern constitutions, except those of communist countries have recognized the right of private property. Therefore, citizens have right to own and possess the property. Sometimes, this right of individual conflicts with the right of
Defamation (Section 499 and 500 of Indian Penal Code) essentially refers to a derogatory statement, which is generally false in nature and can harm reputation of a person. Such statement can be either in a written form or spoken, and aim towards decreasing a person’s respect or creating a hostile
Meaning: Something for Something Introduction: Within the intricate tapestry of contract law, few principles carry as much weight as the concept of quid pro quo. Originating from Latin, quid pro quo embodies the essence of reciprocity in contractual relationships, dictating that for every concession or benefit granted by one party,
First Information Report (FIR) The term ‘FIR’ is not defined under the Code Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) however, Section 154(1) of the CrPC says that the information given regarding any cognizable offense is to be recorded by the officer-in-charge of the station and it is known as the FIR. It
INTRODUCTION The dictionary meaning of the term maintenance is support or sustenance. A person is entitled to basic amenities like food, clothing, shelter, and other necessary requirements to live a dignified life. Under the principles of social justice, it is the natural duty of a man to provide these amenities
Introduction The passing of the Transfer of Property Act (for short TPA) was necessitated by the lack of any statutory law in India to govern real estate. The Courts adopted English law as the rule of justice, equity and good conscience. But due to different social conditions, that too proved
