a little logic in law
Meaning The state of mind of a person accused of crime. This may include the intention / knowledge or forethought of the crime, before the act was committed. Easy way to remember Mens = mental condition / of the mind / intention Rea = reum / the accused / defendent Explanation This maxim holds good for … 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
What do filings include? “Filings” includes all Plaints, Written Statements, Petitions, Memoranda of Appeals, Affidavits, Applications and proceedings filed with the Bombay High Court registry. What fonts should be used for submitting filings in the High Court at Bombay? As per the Bombay High Court Rules, the fillings must be in the Times New Roman, Times, Georgia … Read more
Meaning A request letter made in writing, to the court, to grant certain reliefs, with copies sent “to all parties concerned”, informing them of the time and place of such hearing. Easy way to remember It is more like an agenda of a business meeting, which is sent to all parties who need to be … 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