iNTERPRETATION OF STATUTES… Harmonious Construction: Importance in Statutory Interpretation 22/12/202522/12/2025 Introduction In the process of interpreting statutes, courts often face situations where two provisions of the same law appear to conflict with each other. At times, even different statutes seem…
iNTERPRETATION OF STATUTES… Noscitur a Sociis: Meaning, Judicial Application & Its Role in Statutory Interpretation 20/12/202520/12/2025 Introduction In statutory interpretation, courts often confront ambiguity arising from legislative language. To resolve such ambiguities and ascertain legislative intent, judges apply interpretative canons—guiding principles that provide clarity without altering…
Law… Mumbai University | Legal Language PYQ | Oct (2022) 19/11/2025 Subject Code: 75712Maximum Marks: 75Time Allowed: 2 Hours 30 Minutes Multiple Choice Questions (30 Marks) I always love my country (Change into a negative sentence)a) I never hate my countryb)…
Law… The Role of Legal Maxims in Modern Indian Jurisprudence: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Contemporary Law 31/10/202527/10/2025 Legal maxims are short, concise expressions of legal principles derived from Latin, French, or sometimes English sources. They form the foundation of legal reasoning and play a vital role in…
CrPC… State of Jharkhand v. Govind Singh (2004): A Landmark Case on Circumstantial Evidence 03/10/2025 Introduction Criminal jurisprudence in India rests on the fundamental principle that “it is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.” This principle ensures that courts must…
Civil Procedure Code… The Role of Interpleader Suits: Protecting Neutral Stakeholders 29/08/2025 🌐 Introduction Litigation is often described as a battle between rights and claims. Yet, there are occasions where a person is dragged into a legal tussle despite having no personal…
CPC… Parties to the Suit under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 21/07/202521/07/2025 🔷 Introduction: Why Parties Matter in a Civil Suit The civil justice system is built on the foundation of proper adjudication between interested parties. Every civil suit begins with identifying…
Human Rights… The Savarkar Case: A Landmark Ruling in Extradition Law 25/02/202525/02/2025 🌐 Introduction The Savarkar Case (1910-1911), officially adjudicated by the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague, is a significant precedent in international law, particularly in extradition laws and diplomatic…
Company Law… Understanding Corporate Personality: A Legal Foundation for Businesses 17/02/202517/02/2025 🗞️ Introduction/Background: The doctrine of corporate personality grants companies an independent legal identity, as established in Salomon v. Salomon & Co. Ltd. [1897] AC 22. This principle underpins modern corporate…
Jurisprudence… The Role of Morality in Legal Positivism 15/02/2025 📢 Introduction: The Timeless Debate on Law and Morality The tension between law and morality has sparked centuries of jurisprudential debate. Natural law theorists uphold that morality is essential for…
Dr. Ganesh Visavale 