Medical Negligence in India Author : Neha Singh The profession of Health is not immune to negligence. Every year 98,000 deaths in India are reported due to medical injuries and according to Manupatra, medico-legal cases have gone up to 400% in India. Medical negligence fundamentally is a breach of duties and ethics committed by a
Mob Lynching and Human Rights Author : Prity Kumari, Central University of South Bihar Mob lynching is the most depraved form of violence, an abnormal behaviour, antisocial behaviour and an act of barbarism. As it has been rightly said “the temper of the multitude is fickle”.[1] This type of behaviour is seen due to influence
PUBLIC NUISANCE Author : Monalisha Singh A person in possession of a property is entitled to its undisturbed enjoyment as per law. However, if someone else’s improper use or enjoyment in his property finishes up resulting into an unlawful interference together with his enjoyment or use of that property or of a number of the
Assault and Battery Author : Prity Kumari Assault and Battery are the two facets of civil as well as criminal cases. These are the two separate legal concepts with distinct elements. They are intentional torts, meaning they can serve as the basis for a civil lawsuit demanding compensation in the form of monetary damages. An
PIGEON HOLE THEORY Author : Monalisha Singh A general question of debate is whether or not the topic of tort should be called as ‘Law of Torts’ or ‘Law of Tort’. Consistent with Salmond it’s law of torts and in his support he proposed the Pigeon Hole Theory. Salmond in his book asked an issue
SEDITION LAWS IN INDIA Author : SYEDA KHIZRA RIZVI Abstract Sedition means, any act or speech which leads to insurrection against the State. As per Section 124A of Indian Penal Code, 1860, “sedition is a said to be a cognizable offence against the State by any individual whoever, by words or by gesture or by
BASICS OF COPYRIGHT LAW Author : Monalisha Introduction: Copyright was recognized after the invention of the press in the 15th century, which made it possible to reproduce works. Copyright is valid for a specified period of time after which the work is considered published domain. Means that tenure of copyright with the author if lifetime
THE ACT DOES NOT CREATE GUILT TILL THE MIND IS GUILTY Author : Nishi Ved Abstract People’s brain are complex beings. One does not feel guilty of killing a man whereas the other even hit by a slight shoulder punch says sorry. In law how does one define the motive, the intension of person to
Today, Allahabad High Court have announced for the closure of the Pragyaraj and Lucknow Benches of the Court within duration of 12th to 16th August, 2020 due to spike number of coronavirus infections. The urgent matter mentioned between August 12th and 14th will be heard by the Chief Justice at the Pragyaraj Bench and a
Today, the Delhi High Court issued notice for a petition which challenged the preliminary examination notice issued by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to direct recruitment to 24 civil services of the Union of India under case Sambhavana vs. Union of India. The bench comprising of Justice DN Patel and Prateek Jalan hearing the
