Tort Law Note - Definition Characteristics Differences

A tort is not a crime. It is a civil wrong.

The word ‘tort’ is derived from the Latin word ‘tortum’ which means ‘to twist’. It, therefore, includes those acts which are not straight or lawful but are crooked or twisted. In English, it means ‘wrong’.

Law of tort has its origin in the common law of England. This branch of law consists of various ‘torts’ or wrongful acts whereby the wrongdoer violates some legal right vested in another person.KEEP READING

Protection of Minorities

This law notes talks about Protection And Safeguard Of Minorities, Case Laws On Minorities Protection, Protection of Linguistic Minorities, and Sachar Committee Report.

The term minority simply refers to the class of people who are different from other sections of society in terms of language, script, religion, culture, and so on. They are less in number in the overall population; that is why there are referred to as minorities.KEEP READING

Glossary of Hindu Law

Important Words Of Hindu Law

1. Marriage- A union of two sexes, male and female. It is considered as sacrament under Hindu law.

2. Domicile- It is a place where the person actually resides. It can be different from the native place of a person.

3. Legitimate- It means anything which is acceptable in the eyes of the law. Like a legitimate child.KEEP READING

What is the meaning of Jurisprudence

Jurisprudence is ‘the Eyes of Law.’ In the human body, the eyes are one of its most essential parts. Most of the human activities and movements of a man’s body are possible only through them. Unless a man can see anything correctly, he can’t do any work properly.

Jurisprudence is called the ‘the eye of law’ because jurisprudence functions for law like eyes do for the human body.KEEP READING

Glossary of the Civil Procedure Code

The Civil Procedure Code, 1908, is a procedural law. Whenever there is a violation of a person’s civil rights, then the procedure file case in the court and proceedings are regulated by the Civil Procedure Code. There are a total of 158 sections and 51 orders in this code.

Key Words of the Civil Procedure Code

1. Adjudication- To adjudicate means to decide on a matter or issue in controversy by a competent authority.KEEP READING

Glossary of the Indian Penal Code, 1860

The terms mentioned below are the legal glossary of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. All these words and phrases have to be understood in concern to the provisions mentioned in the IPC. These are essential for all law exams and legal life in general.

1. Intra Territorial- Any offence for which a person is liable within India.

2. Extra Territorial- Any offence for which a person is subject to Indian law, tried outside India.KEEP READING

Glossary of Transfer of Property Act

Important Words of TPA that you must know about.

1. Transfer- It means the conveyance of a thing, property, or a right from one person to another.

2. Property- Property includes movable and immovable property. Any thing which has a monetary value.

3. Act of Parties- An act that has been done with the desire and consent of the parties. It is voluntary in nature.KEEP READING

Robbery and Dacoity in IPC

In all robbery, there is either theft committed or extortion. It is an advanced stage of any act of theft or extortion. When some elements combine with the essentials of theft or extortion, it becomes robbery.

When there are five or more persons who jointly commit the act of robbery or attempt to commit robbery, they are liable for the act of dacoity.KEEP READING