Authorities for Consumer Protection IntroductionThe Consumer Protection Act which came into force on 24th of December 1986, provides for the protection of interests of consumers. For this purpose, it makes provision for the establishment of Consumer ..
Strict Liability and Absolute LiabilityIntroductionGenerally, a person is liable for his own wrongful acts and one does not incur any liability for the acts done by others. In certain cases, the liability of one person for the act done by another per ..
IntroductionThe second part of the “General Defences” under the law of tort deals with the defences of certain authorities which includes parental, quasi parental, authorities of necessity, statutory authority, etc. The law of torts makes ..
IntroductionUnder the law of tort, there is a topic called “General Defences” which provides a set of defences that a person can undertake to escape liability. So when the plaintiff brings an action for tort, the defendant can plead for t ..
Key Takeaways The Election Commission of India was established on 25th of January 1950. Its headquarters are located in New Delhi. It is an autonomous body. The Commission consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two other additional Commissione ..
Key Takeaways The Civil Procedure Code (CPC) was formulated to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the procedure of courts of civil judicature. Order 7 Rule 1 of the CPC provides certain particulars which are required to be stated in the Plain ..
KEY TAKEAWAYS In recent years, the judiciary is encouraging individuals to endeavour settlement of disputes, instead of relying absolutely on litigation. It is an age-old concept that has gained a lot of importance and manifested in the form of vario ..