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Civil Law Articles


Limitation Act – Art.58 v. Art. 113

  Swami Sadashiva Brahmendra Sar   30 May 2009 at 22:41

Whereas in terms of Art. 58 the period of three years is to be counted from the date when 'the right to sue first accrues'; in terms of Art. 113 thereof, the period of limitation would be counted from the date 'when the right to sue accrues'. The dis ..


Posted in Civil Law |   6755 Views


Litigations/Tactics By Borrowers Must Be Precluded

  G. ARAVINTHAN   30 May 2009 at 22:41

It is pertinent to mention that the reluctance of borrower in payment of their debts to banks and other financial institutions has given rise to various economical problems. It is not only immensely damaging the development of public and private sec ..


Posted in Civil Law |   1854 Views


Interest under Land Acquisition Act

  Swami Sadashiva Brahmendra Sar   30 May 2009 at 22:41

In order to decide the question whether the provisions of S. 34 of the Act regarding payment of interest would be applicable to a case where possession has been taken over prior to issuance of notification under S. 4(1) of the Act it is necessary to ..


Posted in Civil Law |   2023 Views


Procedure for challenging an arbitrator

  G. ARAVINTHAN   29 May 2009 at 11:10

The parties are free to agree on a procedure for challenging an arbitrator: Section 13(1)Failing any agreement on a procedure for challenging the arbitrator, a party who intends to challenge an arbitrator shall, within fifteen days after becoming aw ..


Posted in Civil Law |   1553 Views


Competence of arbitral tribunal to rule on its jurisdiction

  G. ARAVINTHAN   29 May 2009 at 11:10

(1) The arbitral tribunal may rule on its own jurisdiction, including ruling on any objections with respect to the existence or validity of the arbitration agreement, and for that purpose,----(a) an arbitration clause which forms part of a contract ..


Posted in Civil Law |   2392 Views


Lawyers’s Preparation For The Examination In Chief

  G. ARAVINTHAN   28 May 2009 at 15:50

(A) Planning Ahead: What is the Witness’ Role?1. The Theme of the Case.2. The Order of Witnesses3. What witness says(B) Preparing the Witness. 1. Prior Testimony.2. Current Testimony.3. The Use of Documents to Refresh Recollection.4. The Cross ..


Posted in Civil Law |   1764 Views


Art Of Preparing A Structure For Examination In Chief

  G. ARAVINTHAN   28 May 2009 at 15:50

1. Outline. The questions should be written in the lingo of the ear, not the eye. There needs to be a trial book maintained whose help needs to be taken. The entire process must look impressive and spontaneous to some extent. Maintaining eye contact ..


Posted in Civil Law |   3195 Views


Applicability of the Civil Procedure Code to Matters Before

  M. PIRAVI PERUMAL   28 May 2009 at 15:50

The Arbitration and Conciliation Act of 1996 is enacted by Parliament to fall in line with the “uncitral model law on international commercial arbitration”, adopted by the UN in 1985, which recommended that all countries give due conside ..


Posted in Civil Law |   2821 Views


Option between Ss. 163 – A and 166 of M.V. Act

  Swami Sadashiva Brahmendra Sar   28 May 2009 at 15:50

Section 163-A was inserted in the Act to provide for payment of compensation in motor accident cases in accordance with the Second Schedule providing for the structured formula which may be amended by the Central Govt. from time to time. S. 140 of th ..


Posted in Civil Law |   3074 Views


Will - Disinheritance of heirs of equal degree

  Swami Sadashiva Brahmendra Sar   27 May 2009 at 10:37

Although freedom to bequeathone's own property amongst Hindus is absolute both in extent and person, including rank stranger, yet to have testamentary capacity or a disposable mind what is required of propounder to establish is that the testator at t ..


Posted in Civil Law |   3046 Views