a little logic in law
What is a Caveat? A Caveat is a Notice given by a person, informing the Court that another person may file a suit or application against him and that the Court must give the Caveator (person filing the Caveat) a fair hearing before deciding any matter brought before it in the relevant case. As per Order XI … Read more
What is a Vakalatnama? A Vakalatnama is a document in writing, appointing a lawyer or pleader to represent the clients matter in a court of law. ORDER III 4.(1) No pleader Shall act for any person in any Court unless he has been appointed for the purpose by such person by a document in writing signed by … Read more
Meaning A crime is not considered to have been done unless the intention of the accused was to do so. Easy way to remember Actus = The act or action Non facit = not doing / not done reum = the accused / defendent nisi = unless mens = mental condition / of the mind … Read more
Meaning Pending Litigation / Notice of pending dispute Easy way to remember Lis = Litis / Litigation / Legal Action Pendens = Pending Explanation Lis Pendens is a notice in writing filed with the Talati / Tehsildar of the local Land Records Office bringing on record the fact that there is pending litigation over that … Read more
A precedent or authority is a legal case establishing a principle or rule that a court or other judicial body adopts when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts. It is a legal principle, created by a court decision, which provides an example or authority for judges deciding similar issues later. Generally, decisions of … Read more