Category: Civil Law

The courts are conferred with discretionary powers to admit an appeal even after the expiry of the prescribed period provided the proposed appellant is able to establish ‘sufficient cause’ for…

“Tort means civil wrong which is not exclusively a breach of contract or breach of trust” according to Section 2(m), of the Limitation Act, 1963. Private wrong is also known…

Promotion not only covers advancement to higher position or rank but also implies advancement to a higher grade. In service law also the expression “promotion” has been understood in the…

Appointing authorities during compassionate appointment should consider the financial condition of the family but at the same time also take into consider the liabilities left by the deceased employee and…

A plaint is a legal document, which contains essential content, in absence of essential content it cannot be considered as a plaint. The plaint should contain following particulars, which are…

Bhaskar Industries Ltd. Vs. Bhiwani Denim & Apparels Ltd. & Ors…. Honourable Supreme Court had laid down the following guidelines, which are to be borne in mind while dealing with…

(i) An order of compulsory retirement is not a punishment. It implies no stigma nor any suggestion of misbehaviour. (ii) The order has to be passed by the government on…

One of the fundamental principles of natural justice is that no man shall be a judge in his own cause. This principle consists of seven well recognized facets:(i) The adjudicator…

There are three principal reasons to hold that there is no fundamental right of citizens to carry on trade or to do business in liquor. First, there is the police…

OF The Burden Of Proof Part III (Production And Effect Of Evidence) Section – 108 – Burden of proving that person is alive who has not been heard of for…