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The data that has been quoted at several instances indicate that more than 42% of the urban population of the world lives as a tenant and the same is true and indicative in India. Living as a tenant at a place and then suddenly receiving an eviction notice is something unwarranted. To safeguard the rights […]

In this article, we will learn about the obligations of both the landlord and the tenant under The West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997 which is applicable to the areas included within the limits of the Calcutta Municipal Corporation and the Howrah Municipal Corporation and to the municipal areas within the meaning of the West

We’ve all come across a point in life where we have heard instances where the police have refused to register an FIR. In this article, we will see five major reasons that the police use to justify their refusal to register the first Information report and how far they are valid. You may read about

In this article, we will discuss what’s insurable interest and matters incidental thereto. The most significant principle when it comes to the enforceability of insurance contracts is the principle of insurable interest. It is the interest in the subject matter of the insurance. This concept was developed later to distinguish insurance contracts from wagering contracts

Nudum pactum is a Latin phrase that translates to “a naked promise” in English. Under Indian law as well as English law, one of the essentials of the constitution of an agreement is consideration. A consideration in other words may be described as something in return(quid pro quo). An agreement without consideration is a naked

In this article we will learn about the doctrine of harmonious construction in Interpretation of statutes and discuss various case laws that have been been adjudicated by appropriate forums on this subject. What is the meaning of Harmonious Construction? When a certain legislative enactment is passed it is ensured that the text of the law

In this article we will learn about the doctrine of constructive notice and relevant case laws. But first, we will understand different meanings such as Constructive notice and MOA and AOA of a company. Memorandum and Articles of Association A company is a separate legal entity and certain rules have to be laid down for

It is a well established principle of Contract law that all contracts are agreements but all agreements are not contract. This might seem a little confusing, so, we will first learn about agreements and contracts. What is an Agreement? An Agreement is a promise backed by consideration. Section 2(e) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872

Qui facit per alium facit per se is a Latin maxim that translates to, “He who acts through another is acting himself” This legal maxim is often used in the law of torts to expound on the law that the principle is liable for the acts of this agents in certain circumstances. Literal translation &

Deterrent means to dissuade; it attempts to dissuade wicked minds from taking the incorrect and illegal route. Among the five theories of punishment in criminal jurisprudence, namely, deterrent, retributive, preventive, reformative, and expiatory, this particular theory imposes dreadful consequences, i.e. punitive actions against the wrongdoer, in order to curb the menaces of would-be evildoers and