Section 4 of the Indian Oaths Act lays down the authority to administer oaths and affirmations and it prescribes the courts and persons authorised to administer by themselves or by their officers empowere a that behalf oaths and affirmations in discharge of the duties or in exercise of the powers imposed upon them and they are all courts and persons having by law the authority to receive evidence.
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The position of the Chief Justice of a High Court in India
The position of the Chief Justice of a High Court was elucidated in a judgment of a three judge Bench of this Court in State of Rajasthan v Prakash Chand. During the course of the judgment the following broad conclusions…
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List of Words Start with B in Indian Law Encyclopedia
List of law topics & legal articles BACKWARD CLASS BAD CHARACTER BAD DEBT BAD FAITH BADLI WORKMAN BAIL BAILMENT BALANCE BALANCE OF CONVENIENCE BALANCE SALE CONSIDERATION BALLISTIC EXPERT OPINION BANK GUARANTEE BANK LOAN BANKRUPTCY BANKER BANKER BOOK OF EVIDENCE BANKING DOCUMENTS…
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Abandonment-[ Indian Law Encyclopedia]
The meaning to be attached to the word ‘abandoned’ would depend upon the context in which it is used. In the context in which it occurs in S. 418(1), the meaning which can reasonably be attached to the word “abandoned”…
Reopening of Evidence by Civil Court-[Indian Law Encyclopedia]
Supreme Court of India in K.K. Velusamy vs N. Palaanisamy, decided on 30 March, 2011, held:- 8. Order 18 Rule 17 of the Code enables the court, at any stage of a suit, to recall any witness who has been…
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Inherent Power of Civil Court-[Indian Law Encyclopedia]
Supreme Court of India in K.K. Velusamy vs N. Palaanisamy, decided on 30 March, 2011 held :- We may summarize them as follows: (a) Section 151 is not a substantive provision which creates or confers any power or jurisdiction on courts.…
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Electronically recorded conversation-Admissibility [Indian Law Encyclopedia]
Supreme Court of India in K.K. Velusamy vs N. Palaanisamy on 30 March, 2011 held : "The amended definition of "evidence" in section 3 of the Evidence Act, 1872 read with the definition of "electronic record" in section 2(t) of the…
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Doctrine of Estoppels
Doctrine of estoppels ordinarily applies where the tenant has been let into possession by the plaintiff. Where the landlord has not himself inducted the tenant in the disputed property and his rights are founded on a derivative title, for example, as an assignee, donee, vendee, heir, etc., the position is a little different.
Sub-Tenancy
Sub-tenancy or sub-letting comes into existence when the tenant gives up possession of the tenanted accommodation, wholly or in part, and puts another person in exclusive possession thereof. This arrangement comes about obviously under a mutual agreement or understanding between the tenant and the person to whom the possession is so delivered.
PREAMBLE [Indian Law Encyclopedia]
Preamble is the opening verse of a book , which sets the intention , object or goal of the book , it is the sole of the whole reading of a particular book. Preamble of a Statute BURRAKUR COAL COMPANY…
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