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OWNERSHIP

Table of Contents Definition of Ownership Characteristics of Ownership History of Ownership Gandhian Concept of Ownership Kinds of Ownership Possession and Ownership Difference Between Ownership and Possession Definition of Ownership In Roman law, the term ownership was termed as ‘dominum’. Ownership of a property gives the absolute right over a property.It means that a person […]

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POSSESSION

Table of Contents Definition by Jurists Types of Possession Possession under Roman Law Possession under English Law Possession under Indian Law Elements of Possession Kinds of Possession Theories of Possession Modes of Acquiring Possession POSSESSION Possession basically means having or taking control. Jurists have defined possession according to their own notions such as: Pollock –

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PROPERTY

Table of Contents Introduction Theories of Property Kinds of Property Mode of acquisition of property    Introduction The term property is derived from the Latin word proprietary, meaning “a thing owned.” While jurists interpret the term differently, property essentially denotes a bundle of rights. In the case of tangible property, it includes: Right to possession

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RIGHTS AND DUTIES

  Table of Contents Right Types of Right Legal Right Theories of Legal Right Classification of Legal Right Difference Between Legal and Moral Rights Duty Classification of Legal Duty RIGHT The term “Right” is derived from the Latin word ‘Rectus’, which means correct.In general, the term signifies a claim, title, liberty, power, or immunity that

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HISTORICAL SCHOOL OF JURISPRUDENCE

 Table of Contents Introduction Reasons for Development Friedrich Karl von Savigny Volksgeist Theory Contribution of Savigny Criticism Against Savigny’s Theory George Puchta Sir Henry Maine Introduction The Historical School of Jurisprudence views law as a living, evolving entity that grows naturally within society. It emphasizes the importance of customs, traditions, and social institutions in shaping

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ANALYTICAL SCHOOL OF JURISPRUDENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS Analytical School of Jurisprudence Jeremy Bentham Bentham’s Utilitarianism Criticism Against Bentham John Austin Imperative Theory of Law Criticism of Imperative Theory H.L.A. Hart Hans Kelson Grundnorm Features of Pure Science of Law Criticism of Kelson’s Theory ANALYTICAL SCHOOL OF JURISPRUDENCE The Analytical School of Jurisprudence is centered on the law as it

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JURISPRUDENCE

Navigational Table of Contents Meaning Definitions Nature of Jurisprudence Scope of Jurisprudence Sources of Jurisprudence 1. Custom 2. Legislation 3. Judicial Precedent References JURISPRUDENCE – MEANING The study of jurisprudence began with the Romans, who regarded it as the science of law. However, this interpretation is now considered too ambiguous and narrowly applied. Over time,

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