General Principles of Drafting: A Complete Guide for Beginners

General Principles of Drafting: A Complete Guide for Beginners

Introduction The term drafting means preparing the primary form of a document. When we talk about drafting a legal document. Basic principles and rules are required to draft a meaningful document. In the legal field, we can say…

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Review Under CPC: Meaning, Grounds, Procedure & Limitation Period

Review Under CPC: Meaning, Grounds, Procedure & Limitation Period

Introduction The review under CPC is a right of review provided as a remedy under the provisions of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908. This right of remedy can be granted under some special circumstances that must be met.…

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Written Statement in a Civil Suit: Meaning, Importance & Legal Rules

Role of Written Statement in Civil Suit

What is a written statement under Order 8 of the CPC? A written statement in a civil suit plays a significant role. It is a pleading filed by the defendant in response to the plaint. It is a…

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Reunion of Partition under Hindu Law: Meaning, Rules & Legal Effects

Reunion of Partition under Hindu Law: Meaning, Rules & Legal Effects

The reunion of partition is a procedure to re-joined a status that the family members made as a partition of family property in previous. In simple words, we can say that the reunion reflects that kind of position…

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Suit for Recovery of Possession of Immovable Property: Law, Procedure & Remedies

Suit for Recovery of Possession of Immovable Property: Law, Procedure & Remedies

Introduction The Specific Relief Act 1963 covers several remedies for recovery of movable and immovable property; it protects the rights of persons whose civil or contractual rights are harmed by others. There are many different types of remedies…

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Different Classifications of Law in India: Types Explained with Examples

Different Classifications of Law in India: Types Explained with Examples

1 Introduction  The law may be classified in different ways that can directly affect everything globally, nations, or religions. However, it may be defined for various purposes of implementation according to legislation by state, code, rules, and regulations.…

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Doctrine of Res Judicata under CPC, 1908: Meaning, Essentials and Case Laws

Doctrine of Res Judicata under CPC, 1908: Meaning, Essentials and Case Laws

Introduction The doctrine of Res judicata is ancient and historical worldwide. When we talk about it in India, the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, under Section 11, has defined the principle of Res judicata. After that, administrative law accepted…

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Can a defendant cross-examine another defendant in a suit?

Can a defendant cross examine another defendant in a suit

This question comes to mind: can a defendant cross-examine another defendant in a suit? During a civil suit trial, there are many legal aspects and technical issues that come up for the parties and advocates of the suit.…

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Doctrine of Lis Pendens Explained: Section 52 of TPA, 1882

Doctrine of Lis Pendens Explained: Section 52 of TPA, 1882

Introduction The doctrine of Lis Pendens explains that the judgment given by the court binds a person who purchases the property during the pendency of any litigation. The court order may come out against such a person who…

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Reopening of Partition Under Hindu Law: When Can a Partition Be Reopened?

Reopening of Partition Under Hindu Law: When Can a Partition Be Reopened?

What is the reopening of partition under Hindu law? When we look into the historical family concept of India, traditionally, it began as a joint or undivided family. This concept comes with India’s cultural and regional parts, which…

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