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HOW TO REGISTER AS A NOTARY PUBLIC AND SALIENT FEATURES OF NOTARIES RULES, 1956 The Notaries Rules, 1956, in India, is a set of regulations established under the Notaries Act, 1952. They provide a framework for the functioning of notaries, who are public officials authorized to witness and certify documents. Here are some of the […]
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF CONTRACTS AS PER INDIAN CONTRACT ACT, 1872 The Indian Contract Act, 1872, provides a comprehensive framework for the formation and classification of contracts. Based on various criteria, contracts can be classified into different types. Here’s a detailed explanation of each type of contract based on the method of formation, time of formation,
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ASSAULT AND BATTERY Assault and Battery: These are torts involving intentional harm. Battery refers to the intentional and unlawful touching of another person without their consent. Any direct application of force to the person of another individual without his consent or lawful justification is a wrong of battery. To constitute a tort of
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN VOID AND VOIDABLE CONTRACTS Void Contract: A void contract is that which is not valid from the outset, and it has no legal effect. A void contract is not a contract at all, as it lacks one or more essential elements required for a valid contract. It is considered to have no legal
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CRIME AND CIVIL WRONG AS PER LAW OF TORTS Civil wrongs involve disputes between individuals seeking compensation for harm or injury, while crimes are offenses against society as a whole that are prosecuted by the state and can result in criminal penalties. The burden of proof and the nature of the consequences differ
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DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NUISANCE & TRESPASS AS PER LAW OF TORTS Nuisance: Nuisance refers to the unreasonable interference with a person’s use or enjoyment of their property. It can be categorized into private nuisance (affecting an individual) or public nuisance (affecting the general public). Examples include excessive noise, pollution, and obstruction of rights of way. Trespass:
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UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING OF DEFAMATION AS IN LAW OF TORTS Defamation: Defamation is another tort in India. It involves making false statements that harm the reputation of an individual or entity. Defamation can be in the form of spoken words (slander) or written words (libel). To establish a claim of defamation, the plaintiff needs to
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UNDERSTANDING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF CONTRACT Meaning of Contract: A contract is defined as an agreement enforceable by law. An agreement that is not enforceable by law is not considered a contract. Essential Elements of a Valid Contract Section 10 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 provides that “all agreements are contracts if they are made
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UNDERSTANDING VARIOUS CLASSES OF HEIRS AS PER HINDU SUCCESSION ACT, 1956 Intestate Succession The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, was passed to amend and consolidate the law relating to intestate succession among Hindus. It extends and applies to all persons, who practice the religion or who are defined as Hindus (Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs) under
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UNDERSTANDING AGNATES, COGNATES, AND COLLATERALS AS PER HINDU SUCCESSION ACT, 1956 Under the Hindu Succession Act, 1956, the terms Agnates, Cognates, and Collaterals refer to different categories of relatives that are used to determine the order of inheritance. Agnates: Relatives connected solely through male lineage. They have the highest priority for inheritance under Hindu law.
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UNDERSTANDING VARIOUS BLOOD RELATIONS AS PER HINDU SUCCESSION ACT, 1956 The Hindu Succession Act, 1956, outlines the rules for inheritance and succession among Hindus. In terms of blood relations, it categorizes them into different degrees, and these are essential for determining inheritance rights. Full Blood: Relatives who share both parents with the deceased and have
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MAINTENANCE TO WIFE In India, maintenance, or alimony, is a right that either spouse can exercise if they can prove they are unable to support themselves financially. It’s a financial support that covers basic necessities like food, clothing, and shelter, as well as other needs to lead a normal life. The amount of maintenance is
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