📑 Table of Contents What is a State? Theories of Origin of the State Essential Elements of a State Conclusion What is a State? The origin of the state has puzzled philosophers and historians alike. Whether it evolved gradually or appeared through a single transformative moment remains debated. As social beings, humans have long lived […]
The term “precedent” refers to a rule or legal principle established by a competent court under similar facts and circumstances. In legal parlance, a judicial precedent is a previously decided judgment of the Supreme Court or High Courts that binds judges of the same or subordinate courts to follow it in subsequent similar cases. Judicial
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Legislation as a Source of Law The word ‘Legislation’ is derived from two Latin words – ‘legis’ meaning law and ‘latum’ meaning to make or to set. Hence, legislation refers to the process of law-making. It is considered the most important source of law as it is backed by sovereign authority and directly recognized by
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Table of Contents Meaning of Sources of Law Types of Sources Custom as a Source of Law Types of Custom Essentials of a Valid Custom Case Law Reference Meaning of Sources of Law The term ‘Sources of Law’ has been interpreted differently by various jurists. In simple terms, it refers to the origins from where