Mohd. Sahil Khan

False imprisonment is a tort that occurs when an individual is unlawfully confined or restrained without consent or legal justification. It requires total restraint, intentionality, and lack of lawful authority. The tort protects personal liberty and offers remedies such as damages, self-help, and h

Vicarious liability under tort law is a legal principle that holds one party accountable for the wrongful acts of another, even if they did not directly cause harm. It commonly applies to relationships such as principal-agent, partners, and master-servant. This concept ensures that victims of wrongf

Order II Rule 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, mandates that a plaintiff must present all claims arising from a single cause of action in one suit, preventing the splitting of claims and the filing of multiple suits. This rule aims to reduce the burden on the judiciary, avoid unnecessary dela

Interpleader suits are designed to resolve disputes when a party holds property claimed by multiple individuals. Governed by Section 88 and Order XXXV of the Civil Procedure Code, 1908, an interpleader suit allows the stakeholder to request the court to determine the rightful owner, protecting them

Section 27 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, underscores that a child’s consent, particularly under 12 years of age, is invalid for legal purposes, particularly in matters of harm and sexual activities. Acts done in good faith for the benefit of children or persons of unsound mind, with the guard

The bailor-bailee relationship, governed by the Indian Contract Act, 1872, is a legal arrangement where one party (the bailor) entrusts their goods to another (the bailee) for a specific purpose. The bailee is responsible for taking care of the goods and returning them once the purpose is fulfilled.

The joinder of plaintiffs under Order I Rule 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, allows multiple parties with a common cause of action to collectively sue a defendant. This approach promotes judicial efficiency by reducing duplicative efforts and minimizing conflicting judgments. Necessary parti

Res judicata, defined in Section 11 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, prevents the re-litigation of issues once conclusively decided by a court. It ensures finality and consistency in legal proceedings by barring subsequent cases on the same matter between the same parties. This principle promot

The Specific Relief Act outlines contracts that cannot be specifically enforced. Under Section 14, contracts involving continuous duties, personal qualifications, or those that are determinable are excluded from specific performance. Section 16 further bars enforcement based on the plaintiff’s condu

Section 25 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, outlines exceptions to the general requirement of consideration in contracts. These include agreements made out of natural love and affection, compensation for past voluntary services, and promises to pay time-barred debts. While consideration is typicall

The right to alienate property is a fundamental aspect of ownership under the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. However, this right can be subject to restraints, such as restrictions on timing, the transferee, or the purpose of the sale. While absolute restraints, which completely prevent the transfer

Section 20 of the Code of Civil Procedure (C.P.C.) in India provides guidelines for determining the appropriate court for filing a lawsuit. It outlines the conditions under which a suit can be instituted, based on the residence of the defendants, the place of business, or where the cause of action a