This case deals with the legality of wagering agreements under Indian contract law. Gherulal Parakh and Mahadeodas Maiya entered into a business arrangement involving speculation in forward contracts related to commodities. The transactions were of a speculative nature, meaning they involved betting on future price fluctuations rather than actual delivery of goods. Later, disputes arose, …
This case deals with remoteness of damages in contract law. Hadley & Co., a milling business, owned a flour mill. The mill’s crankshaft broke, and they needed a replacement. They hired Baxendale, a carrier from Pickford & Co., to transport the broken shaft to the manufacturer for a replacement. Hadley told Baxendale that the shaft …
This case deals with the intention to create legal relations in contract law. Mr. Balfour and Mrs. Balfour were a married couple who lived in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). In 1916, they went to England on leave. However, due to Mrs. Balfour’s health issues, she remained in England while Mr. Balfour returned to Sri Lanka. …
This case deals with communication and acceptance of an offer in contract law. Gauri Dutt, a businessman, sent his servant, Lalman Shukla, to search for his missing nephew. After Lalman had already left to search, Gauri Dutt announced a reward for anyone who found and brought back the missing boy. Lalman eventually found and returned …
This case deals with the competency of minors in contract law under Indian law. Dharmodas Ghose, a minor (below 18 years old), took a loan of ₹20,000 from Brahmo Dutt, a moneylender, by mortgaging his property. At the time of the transaction, the attorney of Brahmo Dutt was aware that Dharmodas Ghose was a minor. …
Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. was a company that manufactured and sold a product called the “Carbolic Smoke Ball,” which was claimed to prevent influenza and other diseases. The company published an advertisement stating that they would pay £100 to anyone who used the smoke ball as directed and still contracted influenza. The advertisement also stated …
Certainly! Let me provide you with a detailed account of the IC 814 flight hijacking, also known as the Kandahar hijack: Date and Aircraft: On Friday, December 24, 1999, Indian Airlines Flight 814 (commonly referred to as IC 814) was an Airbus A300 en route from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, to Indira Gandhi …
परिचय आज की समाज में बच्चों की सुरक्षा अपर्याप्त महत्व रखती है। Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (पोक्सो अधिनियम, 2012) एक महत्वपूर्ण क़ानूनी उपाय है जिसका उद्देश्य बच्चों के अधिकारों की सुरक्षा करना है और उन्हें यौन अपराधों से बचाने के लिए एक पूर्णतामक क़ानूनी ढांचा प्रदान करना है। इस लेख में …
Introduction In today’s society, the protection of children from sexual offenses is of utmost importance. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act, 2012) is a landmark legislation in India that aims to safeguard the rights of children and provide a comprehensive legal framework to address and prevent sexual offenses against them. …
In a surprising case, a person allegedly strangled his live-in accomplice, chopped her frame into 35 portions, and dumped them in Delhi’s Mehrauli woodland over 18 days, say police reassets. He were given away with the homicide for 5 to 6 months. He could step out at 2 am each day to sell off the …
