Jurisprudence

Table of Contents Administration of Justice Theories of Punishment Forms of Punishment  Administration of Justice The administration of justice is the mechanism through which a legal system enforces laws, settles disputes, and ensures that individual rights and obligations are upheld in a fair and orderly manner. It encompasses the institutions, methods, and officials responsible for […]

📑 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

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

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

Liability Renowned jurist Salmond defines liability as “Vinculum Juris”—a bond of necessity that ties the wrongdoer to the consequences of their actions. Think of it like an invisible legal rope that connects an act to its rightful remedy. But not all liabilities are the same. There are different types, each with its own purpose and

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

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 –

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

  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