In this article, we will discuss the liability of a partners to third parties. In our previous articles, we have already discussed the basics of partnership, minor’s position in partnership, and the rights and duties of partners. What are the related provisions? This part is covered in CHAPTER IV under section 25 to 27 of the Indian Partnership …
In our previous blogs, we have discussed the basics of Partnership form of business, Minor’s rights, and liabilities. Here, we shall discuss the rights and duties of partners in a partnership. Mutual rights and duties of partners The mutual relations of the partners of the firm came into existence by an agreement between the partners …
We’ve already discussed the basics of partnership. Now, we shall discuss the topic Position of a Minor in Partnership. Before we do that we have to understand some basic definitions: Who is a minor? The Indian Majority Act, 1875 specifies the age of majority in India i.e 18 years. Even a person short of a …
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Mistake of fact is one of the five general defenses or exceptions to criminal liability under the Indian Penal Code and it can be used to avoid liability of criminal nature for an offence. This blog post will explore the meaning of mistake of fact, what types there are, and how it can be used …
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The exact meaning of justice is debatable. But that does not mean we will not be able to define the principles of Natural Justice. What do the principles of Natural Justice mean? Natural Justice could be defined as a systematic process of rendering justice by the judicial, quasi-judicial, and other administrative authorities. The principles of …
In this article, we will discuss the basic structure doctrine of the Constitution of India. What does Basic Structure Doctrine mean? In our previous blog Constitutional Amendments, we have learned that the parliament has powers to amend the Constitution if it so requires. But this power is not unleashed. The Indian Judiciary in Keshvanand Bharati …
What does Legal Maxims mean? Legal maxims are established legal principles, or moral philosophy often used by legal professionals. The use of these 101 legal maxims varies in use on different subjects of law including Criminal Law, Civil Law, Corporate. “Maxim (Bouvier’s Law Dictionary, 1856): An established principle or proposition. A principle of law universally admitted, …
The Constitution of India provides a federal system of government in the country even though it describes India as ‘a union of states’. The term implies that firstly, the Indian federation is not the result of an agreement between independent units, and secondly, the units of Indian federation cannot leave the federation. What is Indian …
There are several definitions on the internet and on thousands of books. But there’s something that I read in a book named Letters to a law-student and it changed my perspective. It might seem to be a very silly question but most of us have not thought about this question and not at least in …