Law Faculty

Joined: June 19, 2020
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Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Pardoning Power of The President

Article 72. Power of President to grant pardons, etc., and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases.— (1) The President shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or…

Law Faculty
July 11, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Ordinance-Making Power of The President

Article 123. Power of President to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.— (1) If at any time, except when both Houses of Parliament are in session, the President is satisfied that circumstances exist which render it necessary for him to…

Law Faculty
July 11, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Veto Power of The President

A bill passed by the Parliament can become an act only if it receives the assent of the President. He has three alternatives (under Article 111 of the Constitution): He may give his assent to the bill, or He may…

Law Faculty
July 11, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Powers and Functions of The President

Executive powers Legislative powers Financial powers Judicial powers Diplomatic powers Military powers Emergency powers Executive Powers Executive powers of union vested in President and shall be executed by him or officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.…

Law Faculty
July 11, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

The President of India

Articles 52 to 78 in Part V of the Constitution, deals with the Union Executive. The Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Prime Minister, the council of ministers and the Attorney General of India. Article 52. The…

Law Faculty
July 11, 2020

Job-Vacancy

Job Opening: Professor, Asst. Professor and Assistant Professor at WBNUJS

The WB National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata, India issued Advertisement for Recruitment for ‘Faculty Positions’ ‘Officers for Non-Academic Positions’. Download detailed Advertisement Website link

Law Faculty
July 9, 2020

Job-Vacancy

RECRUITMENT OF SPECIALIST OFFICERS : Law Officer (no. of vacancy 01) – The Nainital Bank Limited

The Nainital Bank Limited invites Applications for Appointment to the following posts. Accordingly desirous Candidates are requested to apply for different positions as per the details here under:- Qualifications Required Full time/ Regular 3/5 years Professional Degree in Law with…

Law Faculty
July 9, 2020

Job-Vacancy

PSCWB issued Advertisement for West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2020

The Public Service Commission, West Bengal will hold the West Bengal Judicial Service Examination, 2020 in accordance with the existing rules for recruitment to the posts in West Bengal Judicial Service. The necessary particulars are stated in the following paragraphs.…

Law Faculty
July 9, 2020

Job-Vacancy

Important Notice: 31st Bihar Judicial Services (Preliminary) Competitive Examination

BPSC issued notice regarding postponement of 65th Combined Main (Written) Competitive Examination scheduled to be held on 04.08.2020, 05.08.2020 & 07.08.2020 and 31st Bihar Judicial Services (Preliminary) Competitive Examination (Advt. No. 04/2020) scheduled to be held on 09.08.2020. The date…

Law Faculty
July 9, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Article 20: Protection in respect of conviction for offences.

Article 20: Protection in respect of conviction for offences.— (1) No person shall be convicted of any offence except for violation of a law in force at the time of the commission of the Act charged as an offence, nor…

Law Faculty
July 8, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Article 19: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.

Article 19: Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.— (1) All citizens shall have the right— (a) to freedom of speech and expression; (b) to assemble peaceably and without arms; (c) to form associations or unions or co-operative…

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July 8, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Article 18: Abolition of titles – Fundamental Rights – Part III of the Constitution

Article 18: Abolition of titles- (1) No title, not being a military or academic distinction, shall be conferred by the State. (2) No citizen of India shall accept any title from any foreign State. (3) No person who is not…

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July 8, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability : Fundamental Rights – Part III of the Constitution

Article 17: Abolition of Untouchability- Untouchability is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden. The enforcement of any disability arising out of ―Untouchability shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law. In 1976, the Untouchability (Offences) Act,…

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July 8, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment. Fundamental Rights – Part III of the Constitution

Article 16: Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.— (1) There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State. (2) No citizen shall, on grounds only…

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July 8, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Article 15 – Fundamental Rights – Part III of the Constitution

Article 15: Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.— (1) The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them.…

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July 8, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES – PART IVA of the Constitution

Article 51A. Fundamental duties.— It shall be the duty of every citizen of India— (a) to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem; (b) to cherish and follow the noble…

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July 8, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Directive Principles of State Policy – PART IV of the Constitution of India Part 2

NOTES ON DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They require the State: To secure opportunities for healthy development of children (Article 39). To promote equal justice…

Law Faculty
July 8, 2020

Constitution of India, Judiciary Notes

Directive Principles of State Policy – PART IV of the Constitution.

DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY The Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution from Articles 36 to 51. The framers of the Constitution borrowed this idea from the Irish Constitution of 1937, which had…

Law Faculty
July 7, 2020

Legal Maxims

LEGAL MAXIMS Starting with ‘V’

Verba chartarum fortius accipiuntur contra preferentem – The words of deeds are accepted more strongly against the person offering them. Verba debent intelligi cum effectu – Words ought to be understood with effect. Verba intentioni, non e contra, debent inservire…

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July 6, 2020

Legal Maxims

LEGAL MAXIMS Starting with ‘U’

Ubberime fide – In utmost good faith. Ubi jus ibi remedium – Wherever there is a right, there is a remedy/For every wrong there is a remedy. Ubi non est principalis, non potest esse accessorius – Where there is no…

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July 6, 2020

Legal Maxims

LEGAL MAXIMS Starting with ‘T’

Talis qualis – Such as it is. Terra firma – Solid ground. Testamenta latissimam interpretationem habere debent – Testaments ought to have the broadest interpretation. Traditio loqui chartam facit – Delivery makes a deed speak. Transit terra cum onere –…

Law Faculty
July 6, 2020

Legal Maxims

LEGAL MAXIMS Starting with ‘S’

Salus populi est suprema lex – The safety of the people is the supreme law. Sans recours – With no recourse. Sciens – Knowingly. Scienter – Knowingly. Scire facias – That you cause to know. Scribere est agere – To write…

Law Faculty
July 6, 2020

Legal Maxims

LEGAL MAXIMS Starting with ‘R’

Ratio Decidendi – The rule of law on which a judicial decision is based. The reason or rationale for the decision by Court. Re – In the matter of. Reprobata pecunia leberat solventem – Money refused releases the debtor. Res…

Law Faculty
July 6, 2020

Legal Maxims

LEGAL MAXIMS Starting with ‘Q’

Quaeitur – The question is raised. Quantum – How much, an amount. Quantum Merit – As much as deserved. Qui facit per alium facit per se – He who acts through another acts by himself/Liability of an employer for the…

Law Faculty
July 6, 2020

Legal Maxims

LEGAL MAXIMS Starting with ‘P’

Pacta sund servanada – Treaties are legally binding. Palimony – Money which a court orders a man to pay regularly to a woman with whom he been living and from whom he has separated. Par delictum – Equal fault. Pari Materia…

Law Faculty
July 6, 2020