The concept of "civitas" or citizenship in Roman society encompassed the rights and duties of its members....
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The term "Lex" in Roman law refers to a rule or command of sovereign power in the...
The Roman concept of law, or "Jus," is often divided into Jus Civile and Jus Gentium. Jus...
William Smith, D.C.L., LL.D.:A Dictionary of Greek and Roman Antiquities, John Murray, London, 1875 Constitutions “Constitutio principis,” says...
he penetration, however slight, of the vulva or anus or mouth of another by any part of...
Positive law is distinguishable from natural law. The term "natural law", especially as used generally in legal...
The Income Tax Act, 1961 CHAPTER I 2. Definitions. – In this Act, unless the context otherwise...
In our opinion, a judgment within the meaning of these sections is the final decision of the...
In P.Kasilingam v. P.S.G.College of Technology, reported in AIR 1995 SC 1395, the Apex Court observed that:...
Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Declaration defines torture as follows: “. . torture means any act...
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What is International Law International law defines the legal responsibilities of States in their conduct with each...
Hidayatullah C. J. in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Vs. State of Bihar and Others, The last ground...
Definition of ‘dependant’ as provided in Section 2(1)(d) of Act, 1923, which is reproduced herein below:- (d)...