Found 727 Articles for Introduction To Law

Misnomer is a principle of law which has been in existence for centuries for its acute significance in the legal process especially during the proceedings in a court of law. Misnomer is literally derived from French and Latin terms and collectively refers to the wrong name and description of a party in a suit. As a legal principle it also demonstrates that the incorrect reference must be amended for the administration of justice in its entirety. What is the meaning of Misnomer? The word Misnomer means that either there is an error in the name and description of ... Read More

Legal writing typically falls into one of two categories. The first category necessitates a fair evaluation of a legal issue or problem. Inter-office memos and client letters are examples of the first kind. The lawyer must be sensitive to the needs, degree of interest, and background of the persons to whom it is written in order to be effective in this type of writing. Definitions of fundamental legal terms in a memo to a partner in the same firm would be inefficient and annoying. Their omission from a letter to a client who lacks a legal background, however, ... Read More

The state grants and recognizes several rights of individuals which are essential to their life and liberty. These rights have legal sanction, as they are not only conferred by the state government through a legal process but are also enforceable in a court of law on their violation. Moreover, in contemporary times, rights are considered vital in the rule of law society as they ensure a dignified living to an individual for their overall development and protect them against arbitrary action and abuse of power by any authority. Further, as rights are granted by the state therefore it ... Read More

Lawyer and Advocate are the commonly used words in the legal system because they signify the initial functionalities of a person when he or she enters the field. Though, these two are not just words rather designations which are conferred on those who possess the relevant degree and skills. Nevertheless, both sound similar to a layman, hitherto the distinction is very simple which can be easily understood in terms of their respective degrees, functions, and entitlements. What is the meaning of Lawyer? A Lawyer is a person who has studied legal education for a specified duration of time and ... Read More

By virtue of Part XIII of the Versailles Peace Treaty, which put an end to World War I, the International Labour Organisation was established in 1919. It sprang from the labour and social movements of the nineteenth century, which resulted in widespread calls for social justice and greater living standards for all working people worldwide. What are Labour Organizations? The meaning of LABOUR ORGANIZATION is an organization, agency, committee, group, or plan in which employees take part that deals with employers about such matters such as working environment, safety, wages and grievances. India and International Labour Organization India ... Read More

"The words Juristic Person connote recognition of an entity to be in law a person which otherwise it is not, " the Supreme Court stated in Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee vs. Som Nath Dass and Others (2000). In other words, it is not a particular natural person who is to be recognized as such in law, but rather a person who has been intentionally produced. Types Legal entities come in two varieties: human and non-human. A human being is referred to as a natural person (or occasionally a physical person) in law. They have the capacity to take ... Read More

Judge and justice are the two most commonly used terms in everyday life, as they head the judicial system and their decisions make headlines in the news every day. Although they both seem similar to each other as they are the presiding judicial officers of their courts, there is a contrasting difference between the two that sets them apart from each other altogether. Additionally, the concept of the presiding officer of a court has existed for centuries; however, the distinction between different courts on the basis of their jurisdiction and hierarchy is a modern phenomenon that makes an ... Read More

In India, parents want their children to focus on their academic and career goals, even though many of them stay with them well into adulthood. In India, betting, wagering, and other actions meant to support or promote such behavior are illegal under the country's internet gaming and gambling regulations. Increased cash wagering on illegal betting and gambling activities in India has occurred in the twenty-first century. The regulations governing gaming and gambling in India vary from state to state because they are a state matter. What is legal in one state could be illegal in another, according to this. ... Read More

There are different types of punishments which are provided by different laws either for commission of offences or for violation of laws. Though, usually imprisonment and death sentences are awarded in criminal matters and damages are granted in civil matters, however in the present times, monetary punishments are becoming a new form of punitive measures in both criminal and civil cases which are imposed upon the offender in order to compensate the victim. Fine and Penalty are monetary punishments in essence although, the object, method and authority which declares these punishments differ therefore creating differences between the two. ... Read More

The duty of care is a fiduciary duty owed by corporate directors and officers to make choices that prioritize the corporation's interests with reasonable diligence and wisdom. This obligation is owed to the company, not to its shareholders or to society. According to the American Law Institute's Principles of Corporate Governance, it means carrying out duties with the utmost diligence and good faith while keeping the corporation's interests in mind. What is the meaning of Duty of Care? Duty of Care is basically a legal obligation imposed by state laws on a person whether an individual or a corporation ... Read More