Interpretation of Lease Document
In the case of Associated Hotels of India Ltd. v. R.N. Kapoor, 1 SCR 368 the minority judgment rendered by Subba Rao, J, the Court held that there is a…
Excusable homicide or chance medley- Scope of Private Defence that extends to death
The right of private defence are sections 96 and 97 of the Indian Penal Code- “96. Things done in private defence. – Nothing is an offence which is done in…
Classification on the basis of Education Qualifications- Degree and Diploma Holders
The Constitution enshrines the principle of non-discrimination on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or descent for appointment to any office under the State. Under this…
Pawnee’s Right when Pledged Goods have been seized by the Government
The right of the lender, or pledgee, is to retain the chattle until a proper tender of the amount due is made. Under Section 173 of the Contract Act, a…
Ram Jankijee Deities v State of Bihar- Existence of valid deity to whom a dedication could be made
In Ram Jankijee Deities v State of Bihar the question before the court concerned whether the consecration of a deity with a visible image by the performance of appropriate ceremonies…
Thayarammal v Kanakammal- Property was dedicated to the general public as a resting place
In Thayarammal v Kanakammal, by way of writings on a stone inscription, the suit properties were dedicated for use by the public as a Dharmachatram (choultry) where travellers and pilgrims…
South Africa v. Israel- Dissenting opinion of Judge Sebutinde
On 29 December 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed in the International Court of Justice an Application instituting proceedings against the State of Israel concerning alleged violations in the…
South Africa v. Israel- Provisional Measures Ordered by ICJ on Palestine Issue
On 29 December 2023, the Republic of South Africa filed in the International Court of Justice an Application instituting proceedings against the State of Israel concerning alleged violations in the…
Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee Case- Guru Granth Sahib is a juristic person
In Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, Amritsar v Som Nath Dass, a two judge Bench held the Guru Granth Sahib to be a juristic person. In Shiromani Gurdwara, 56 persons moved…
Madura, Tirupparankundram v Alikhan Sahib- In Brief
In Madura, Tirupparankundram v Alikhan Sahib, an entire hill, as a place of public worship, was recognised as a juristic person on the basis of the circumambulation performed around it.…