Two Dimensions of Rule of Law: Applying it to the Constitution of India
Rule of law is a legal concept which doesn't have a precise meaning. Anything commendable, rules and regulations, made to govern the people are Rule of law. It has gone through several evolutio...
Understanding the Doctrine of Ultra Vires
The idea of ultra vires has its roots in ancient Rome. In the 19th century, it came to the fore in corporate law as a safeguard against corporations' actions beyond their objectives. This conce...
Jurisprudence Is The Formal Science Of Positive Law: Holland
Formal Science: In the context of "formal science," it typically refers to disciplines that are concerned with formal systems, abstract structures, and logical reasoning, rather than...
Is Law Blind Or Has Opened Its Eyes?
The notion of whether "law is blind" or has "opened its eyes" encapsulates a nuanced debate within legal philosophy and practice. It reflects ongoing discussions about the f...
Doctrine of Prospective Overruling
In 1932, the Supreme Court of the United States introduced the concept of prospective overruling in the case of Great Northern Railway v. Sunburst Oil and Refining Co. The Court asserted that i...
R v/s Dudley And Stephens: The Tragic Case Of Survival At Sea
The 1884 legal case of R v. Dudley and Stephens is a well-known example of English criminal law. It involved a difficult and morally challenging situation. The case revolved around four individ...
Austin's Theory Of Sovereignty: Key Components, Relevance And Critical Analysis
John Austin, a 19th century British jurist, proposed a theory of sovereignty that has become a fundamental concept in both political theory and jurisprudence. This theory centres on the notion ...
Precedent As A Source Of Law: Different Aspects
Classic Example of Precedent as a Source of Law:One of the most notable illustrations of precedent as a source of law in the United States is the 'Brown v. Board of Education' (1954) case. It cal...
Understanding Positive And Negative Law
Positive Law:Positive law is a collection of legal rules and principles that are officially enacted, recognized, and enforced by governmental authorities in a specific jurisdiction. It differs ...
Safeguarding Privacy: Kharak Singh And State Surveillance
The question raised in the petition was that, Whether Chapter 22 of UP Regulations infringes Fundamental Rights under Article 19 and Article 21?[3] Summary of Dissenting Opinion Kharak Singh ...