Theories of Punishment OR Schools of Punishment According to Jeremy Bentham the main ends of Punishment are Prevention and Compensation. Following are the different types of Theory or Schools of Punishment Deterrent Theory Preventive Theory Reformative Theory Compensatory Theory Retributive Theory Expiation Theory Denunciatory Theory Deterrent Theory of Punishment Deter means abstain from the action […]
First Information Report Section 154 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for FIR. It deals with the information relating to the commission of a cognizable offense Any person can inform the commission of a cognizable offense to the police either orally or in writing. The FIR is a very important document because the
Doctrine of Ultra Vires Ultra Vires is the Latin phrase, which means beyond the powers. The Memorandum of Association of the Company provides the objects of the company for which the company is established. The act of the Company should not be beyond the object clause, otherwise the said act will be treated as ultra
Ombudsman The term Ombudsman is originated from the Swedish word having meaning “a grievance person”. According to the Oxford Dictionary meaning of word Ombudsman is people’s defender. The Lokpal i.e. the caretaker of people is the anti-corruption Authority or it is an Authority who protects and represents the public interest. The concept of an ombudsman
Review Section One Hundred and Fourteen [114] of Code of Civil Procedure 1908 provides for Review of the Judgement. The Supreme Court of India can review its own orders and judgment under Article 137 of the Indian Constitution. The meaning of the term Review is to reconsider, to look again or to re-examine. In legal
Administrative Tribunal and its Characteristics 1. The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976 made a provision for Article 323A and 323B authorizing the Parliament to constitute Administrative Tribunals for settlement of disputes and adjudicating matters. 2. Every tribunal derives its existence by the Legislations and not by the Government. 3. Under Article 136 of the Constitution