The Doctrine of Self-Preservation
Doctrine of self-preservation "Self-preservation" means the preservation of oneself from harm or destruction. Self-preservation which was a…
Doctrine
Doctrine of Necessity : Section 81 of the Indian Penal Code
Introduction - Section 81 of the Indian Penal Code embodies the doctrine of necessity, It states that nothing is an offence merely by reason o…
Restitution (Section 144 of civil procedure code)
Section 144 of the Civil Procedure Code,1908 deals with the provision of restitution. Section 144 of the civil procedure code does not confe…
Doctrine of Eclipse
Doctrine Of Eclipse Meaning - The Doctrine of Eclipse is based on the Principle that a law which violates Fundamental Rights is not nullity …
Doctrine of Pleasure : Meaning and Restrictions on Doctrine of Pleasure
What is the doctrine of pleasure? In England, the normal rule is that a Civil Servant of Crown holds his office during the pleasure of…
The Doctrine of Novation, Kinds of Novation
1) Introduction - Section 62 of the Indian Contract Act 1872 deals with the doctrine of novation. The expression "Novation"…
Hadley V. Baxendale (1854) 9 Ex 341
The Foundation of the Modern law of damages, both in India and England is to be found in the Judgement in the case Hadley V. Baxendale (185…
Doctrine of Jus Cogens
Doctrine of Jus Cogens : A treaty may be declared void if it conflicts with the general principles of International Law. …
Pacta Sunt Servanda
What is Pacta Sunt Servanda? Pacta Sunt Servanda is a Doctrine borrowed from Roman law and has been adopted a…
The Doctrine of Pleasure : A Public Policy
The Union Public Authorities, Union service officers, defense service officers enjoy office during the pleasure of the President. By the pleasure do…
Doctrine Of Pious Obligation
Meaning : Pious' means 'godly, religious, devout, reverential. 'Pious obligation' means duty of a Hindu due …
Difference between Ratio Decidendi and Obiter Dicta
The expression ' Ratio Decidendi ' literally means " rule of law or Ruling or knowing the law". When th…
Doctrine of 'Precedent' in India
"Precedent literally means a rule followed or a principle applied previously by a competent authority under similar facts and circ…
Colourable legislation
Colorable legislation - The supreme court explained the meaning and scope of the doctrine colourable legislation in the following terms : …
The Doctrine of Estoppel Under Indian Evidence Act.
1) Introduction Estoppel - The doctrine of Estoppel is based on the principle of equity. S.115, S.116 and S.117 of Indian ev…
Res Ipsa loquitur means - the thing itself speaks
Res Ipsa Loquitur Res Ipsa Loquitur means thing itself speaks. In an action of negligence , the plaint…
Doctrine of merger
Doctrine of merger Introduction : -- The doctrine of meager has been explained in S.101 under the chapter of charges and als…
Lis pendens
Question- Discuss the principle underlying doctrine of Lis pendens ? Right short note on list pendens . or Explain the doctrine of lis…