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Hindu Law

Vidyadhan

Vidyadhan Meaning It is also known as gains of learning. It means those gains which are made on account of some learning. Scope of Learning Learning includes education such as elementary, technical, special, scientific or general and training of every kind. Object The object of gains of learning to qualify a person to pursue any […]

Administrative Law

Lokayukta

Lokayukta A Lokayukta is empowered to investigate complaints relating to the actions of public officials as provided under the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act, 1971. Lokayukta is the institution functioning at State Level. The State of Maharashtra was the first State in India that setup the orgnaization of Lokayukta through the Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas

Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Rule Against Perpetuity

Rule against Perpetuity Statutory Provision Section 14 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882 provides for the Rule against Perpetuity. Meaning The term perpetuity means an indefinite period. Thus, this rule is against the transfer which makes property inalienable for an indefinite period. The rule has come into existence because the law is not in

Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Disqualification of Heirs under Hindu Succession Act, 1956

Disqualification of Heirs under Hindu Succession Act, 1956 Statutory Provision Sections 24 to 28 of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 provides for disqualification of heirs. Grounds for Disqualification Certain widows remarrying – Section 24 of the Hindu Succession Act 1956 disqualifies the widow of a predeceased son, the widow of a brother if, she has

Criminology

White Collar Crime

White Collar Crime Basically, White Collar Crime is committed by the people of High-Class Society. Edwin Sutherland who was an American Criminologist had invented the terms Blue Collar Crime & White Collar Crime Definition of White Collar Crime – It is a crime committed by a person of responsibility or for possessing high social status,

Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Coastal Regulation Zone

Coastal Regulation Zone Statutory Provision The Parliament of India had passed the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and under the said Act, a Notification was issued for regulation of activities in the coastal area by the Ministry of Environment and Forests. Meaning The CRZ has been defined in the said Notification. Coastal Regulation Zones (CRZ) are

Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966

Nistar Patrak

Nistar Patrak Statutory Provision Section 161 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 explains the Nistar Patrak. Meaning Nistar Patrak is a document prepared by the Collector embodying a scheme of management of all unoccupied land in a village and all matters incidental thereto. The Collector shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Code

Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966

Wajib-ul-Arz

Wajib-Ul-Arz Statutory Provision Section 165 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966 explains the Wajib-Ul-Arz. Meaning Wajib-Ul-Arz is a record of the customs in each village prepared by the Collector relating to community rights. It is a record of the customs in each village drawn up by the Collector in regard to the community rights

Transfer of Property Act, 1882

Lis Pendens

Lis Pendens Statutory Provision The provisions relating to Lis Pendens have been enumerated under Section 52 of the Transfer of Property Act, 1882. Meaning Lis Pendens means pending litigation. It implies that during the pendency of any suit regarding title of a property, no new interest in respect of that property should be created. The

Criminology

Theories of Punishment OR Schools of Punishment

Theories of Punishment OR Schools of Punishment According to Jeremy Bentham the main ends of Punishment are Prevention and Compensation. Types of Theories 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 or discourage. According to this Theory,

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