Difference Between Riot, Affray and Assault Riot Affray Assault 1. Riot is a violent outburst of unlawful assembly of the people. Affray is a fight in a public place, especially one that disturbs people. Assault is a violent and sudden…
Salient Features of the Indian Constitution 1. Lengthiest Written Constitution. The Constitution of India is the lengthiest of all the Constitutions of the world. Originally, it contained 395 articles, 22 parts and 8 schedules. Presently, it consists of 450 articles,…
Legal Terms in Detail S sabotage Damage to or destruction of property, especially the property of an employer during a strike or of the state for political reasons. Sabotage as such is not an offence, although it may be treated…
Legal Terms in Detail N negotiable instrument A document that constitutes an obligation to pay a sum of money and is transferable by delivery so that the holder for the time can sue upon it in his own name. The…
Legal Terms in Detail G genocide Conduct aimed at the destruction of a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group. Killing on a massive scale, for example, genocide of the Jews at the hands of Hitler. Gratuitous Free or with no…
Legal Terms in Detail A abduction Wrongfully taking away or detaining another person, usually by force or fraud. ab initio Void from the beginning. Fundamentally void Void in principle abortion The termination of a pregnancy: a miscarriage or the premature…
Hartog v. Colin & Shields [1939] 3 All ER 566, King’s Bench Division Case Summary The plaintiff alleged that the defendants had agreed to sell him 30,000 Argentine hare skins and that, in breach of contract, the defendants had failed…
Introduction Story of Mahatma Gandhi cleaning filth during Congress Session How Gandhi inspired others to change by changing himself first All societies are imperfect and change is needed We want others to change, but don’t wish to change ourselves Body…
Points to Ponder : Introduction What is morality? Benefits of morality for people and society How does morality change with time and place? Meaning of customary morality? Body Examples of customary morality which have become outdated (caste based profession, sacredness of marriages,…
Points to Ponder Introduction What is privilege? Examples of privilege Why people seek privilege? Price of Privilege Body Meaning of Privilege Types of privilege (Inheritance of wealth, Immunity, Gender) What people do to get more privileges Responsibility and Privilege Role…