THE GOLDEN RULE OF INTERPRETATION The golden rule is that the words of a statute must prima facie be given their ordinary meaning. It is yet another rule of construction that when the words of the statute are clear, plain and unambiguous, then the c ..
Estoppel by representation In Corpus Juris Secudum Volume 31 page 283 the law with regard to an estoppel by representation has been stated in following terms: Generally an estoppel by misrepresentation arises when and if a false representation is kn ..
Good Morning LCI, Allow me first to welcome you all on this beautiful site, we all are here with some reasons and objectives. We all law graduates enter the courtroom with a certain amount of idealism and desire to serve public, but after some days ..
The claim of a witness of privilege against self- incrimination has to be tested on a careful consideration of all the circumstances in the case and where it is clear that the claim is unjustified, the protection is unavailable. "Self-incrimina ..
A brief note on Compensation for breach of contract Unlike in England, a party faced with breach of contract in India is not compelled to prove the extent of the loss or damage suffered by him in fact or actually. However, if he proves it, t ..
Self Preservation – Right to Life - Garuda Purana Chapter 16 of Garuda Purana teaches us benefit of birth as human being, as an account of the law for liberation. As right to self-preservation is part of right to life. Question arises that whe ..
Questions On Suicide It is estimated that over 100,000 people die by suicide in India every year. India alone contributes to more than 10% of suicides in the world. A very serious issue faced today in every society is suicide. The percentages are to ..
A True Citizen –Pledge against Bribe Where does bribery begin? The same place as everything else - at home, often at a young age. Mothers bribe their children to behave and earn good grades. Fathers bribe youths to marry according to their rac ..