Rights of an Advocate under Advocates Act, 1961

Rights of an Advocate under Advocates Act, 1961

Lawyers and advocates are the pillars of the Indian judiciary and these are known as the court officers. The advocates are the one who finds the mistakes in the law so that the court can take the process for the interpretation of statute. However, only an advocate has the right to represent his client in […]

Interpretation of Statute

4 Rules for the Interpretation of Statute

The interpretation of a statute is the rule which tells us how to read, understand and drive the conclusion from all the other statutes and laws. If you are good at the interpretation of statutes then it becomes easy for you to understand other acts and statutes. In this article on the interpretation of statute, we

Difference between Lawyer and Advocate

Difference between Lawyer and Advocate

Was Mahatma Gandhi a barrister or lawyer, an advocate or he was an attorney? In this article on lawyer and advocate we will discuss differences between these terms. After reading this article you will be able to understand when to use a specific term and when not.  The attorney solicitors and advocates all fall under

Actus Reus

Actus Reus- A physical act or omission

Actus Reus and Mens Rea are the two main essentials of an offence or crime. Any act done by a person which is not only harmful to another person but also harmful to society or state is called a crime.  Any physical act done by the person to harm the person and society is Actus

Acceptance under the Indian Contract Act

Acceptance under the Indian Contract Act

Acceptance under the Indian Contract Act Is one of the main essentials for a valid contract. An agreement that fulfils all the necessary conditions given under the Indian Contract Act to form any type of contract must have the acceptance of the offer. The acceptance of an offer enables the parties to come into a

Written Statement under CPC

Written Statement under CPC

The written statement can be considered as the answer to the plaint. It is filed by the defendant or his agent who has the power of attorney. The plaint and written statements are part of civil litigation. In a case where there is more than one defendant, each defendant can submit a different written statement. The written

Martial Law in India

Martial Law in India

However, no law gives the definition of martial law in India, but it takes the power from the constitution of India. Article 34 of the constitution, provides restrictions to the fundamental rights of the citizen during the time of martial law. The military of the country do domestic activities mainly in three categories:  First- The

Appellate jurisdiction of the supreme court

Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has the original jurisdiction, advisory jurisdiction and appellate Jurisdiction. The original jurisdiction of the SC used in the case between: Government of India and one or more States of India State(s) Vs State(s) If there is any dispute involving any question of law in which, the existence of the legal

Joint Hindu Family Business

Joint Hindu Family Business

A joint Hindu family business is an organisation in which only the members of a family (male and female both) can manage and own the business. This is governed by Hindu law. The joint Hindu family is also known as the Hindu undivided family (HUF). In this family, Karta is the head of the family.

Doctrine of eclipse

Doctrine of Eclipse under Article 13 of the Indian Constitution

The doctrine of eclipse deals with article 13 of the constitution of India. Article 13 protects our fundamental rights which are given part III of the constitution of India. Article 13 says that the state will not make any law that infringes fundamental rights. As articles 32 and 226 of the constitution of India are

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