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Q1. According to _____ of interpretation, the meaning of a word is to be judged by the company it keeps. (a) Mischief rule (b) Golden rule (c) Noscitur a sociis (d) Primary rule Ans: (c) Explanation: According to Lord Macmillan, the doctrine 'Noscitur a soctis' implies that the meaning of a word shall be judg..

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Introduction to Interpretation to Statute Need for Interpretation of Statute Primary and Secondary rules of interpretation of Statute Internal and external aids to Interpretation of Statute  INTRODUCTION: The core of our legal system is the interpretation of statutes. This is the procedure for..

KEY TAKEAWAYS Section 161 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) empowers police officers to conduct the investigation in order to examine any person who is acquainted with the facts and circumstances of the case. Section 161 mandates that any statement made by the person examined shall be reduced to writing by the investigating officer.  Under s..

It is definitely in the fitness of things that the Supreme Court in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Vansh S/O Prakash Dolas Vs The Ministry of Education & The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare & Ors in exercise of its civil appellate jurisdiction arising out of SLP (C) No(s). 26179-26180 of 2023 and cited in Neutral Citation No.: 2024 INSC 23..

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Application of the best evidence rule Exceptions to the best evidence rule Relevant judgements with provisions INTRODUCTION: A cornerstone of just and trustworthy legal proceedings is the Best Evidence Rule, a basic tenet within the framework of the Indian Evidence Act . This law, which is based on the idea o..

INTRODUCTION Freedom of the press holds a monumental stand in different societies, basically revolving around the fundamental right of expression, receive information without any curtailment. Freedom of the Press is essential and eventually helps in the channeling and propagation of information with a certain outlook in the public domain. This right is a derivative of Article 19(1)(..

It has to be stated without mincing any words that the Andhra Pradesh High Court at Amaravati in a most learned, laudable, landmark, logical and latest judgment titled Gokeda Pydithalli (A-1) & 2 Others and Others Vs. State Of A P in Criminal Appeal No. 380/2009 and Criminal Revision Case No. 733 of 2010 and cited in Neutral Citation No.: APHC010113412009 in the exercise of its special orig..

INTRODUCTION Family law deals with the primary societal institution – FAMILY. Matters of marriage, divorce, succession, guardianship, adoption, and inheritance fell under its ambit. To understand and apply the principles of family law it is pertinent for law aficionados to acknowledge the great deal of importance that amounted to the concepts of judicial separ..

KEY TAKEAWAYS The need for virtual hearings in courts. The directives issued by the Supreme Court. The background for issuing such directives. INTRODUCTION In today’s fast-paced world of technology, the legal world is going through a major change. The Judiciary is making a concentrated effort to incorporate more elect..

It is definitely most reassuring to note now that none other than the Madras High Court in a most learned judgment titled S. Sahana Priyankaa Vs The State of Tamil Nadu & Ors in W.P. Nos.10799, 10826 and 10829 of 2024 (3 cases) and W.M.P.Nos.11900, 11901, 11903, 11936, 11937, 11939 11941, 11942 & 11943 of 2024 and cited also in Neutral Citation No.: 2024:MHC:1907 that was pronounced on ..

KEY TAKEAWAYS  Marriage under Muslim Law Dissolution through various means Grounds available to wife for seeking divorce Effect of Conversion on Muslim Marriage INTRODUCTION In Muslim law, marriage is seen as a contractual agreement between two individuals, containing all the essential element..

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Concerns of EVM Success OF EVM EVM Innovations Controversies and Supreme Court’s opinion on EVM  INTRODUCTION: In the first two general elections, which were held in 1952 and 1957, each candidate received a distinct box with their election symbol.  To cast their ballo..

Q1. Under TPA which of the following mortgages with a value of Rs. 100/ or above is not compulsorily registrable: (a) Simple mortgage (b) Mortgage by Conditional Sale (c) English Mortgage (d) Mortgage by Deposit of Title-deeds Ans.: (d) Explanation: Section 59 of the TP Act gives the procedure for effecting a valid m..

Law is becoming an increasingly competitive profession and time is of the essence. It cannot be denied that time is an actual advantage for the early finishers as they now can apply their skills and knowledge in real life. So, it did not seem peculiar enough when The Supreme Court of India received a public interest litigation that sought to reduce the duration of the five-year LLB course to th..

While ruling on a very significant legal point pertaining to the DNA test of children, the Kerala High Court in a most pragmatic, persuasive, progressive, path breaking and pertinent judgment titled Suo Moto vs State of Kerala in Criminal M.C No.5136 of 2023 that was pronounced as recently as on April 19, 2024 has minced just no words to hold unswervingly that DNA examination of children born t..