Annulment versus Divorce are seemingly the same but in fact, have different meaning and scope under the law. It’s like identifying a non-existing relationship vs bringing the relationship to end. Something can only be dissolved if it was in existence ever and which was not there in its life and form, the question of dissolution … Read more
[made for my assignment] Culpable Homicide has a broad ambit of criminal activities causing death of a human being. Within its larger ambit of culpable homicide, Murder is only a distinguished set of actions. Accordingly, culpable homicide is classified as amounting to murder or not amounting to murder although the consequence of both kinds of … Read more
Defense by Noticees involving ‘Questions of Law’ apart from ‘attempts to repudiate the facts’ always fascinates the officers in Law Enforcement and especially when there is larger design of collusion employing innovative modus operandi. Lets read on an example: Mr. Suren Singh, Mr. Viren Singh and Mr. Dhiren Singh are caught in transit toilet with … Read more
In legal terms, a Muslim Nikah is synonymous with “marriage” that results into creating statutory right and duties of wife and husband against each other. Under the Mohammedan law, Nikah is a civil contract between a man and a woman to legalize cohabitation and procreation. Nature of this civil contract is such that ‘Proposal for … Read more
Preparing counter to Defense submitted by the Noticee in response to SCN served is crucial job while working for Adjudication Section. The SCN is a statement of facts and charges levelled against the noticee issued by Investigation. In response to the charges communicated to the noticee, he would exercise his right to defend and submit … Read more
A concise defense to SCN is all you need to have a look at in order to make quick sense of the contentions of the noticee. Contentions in Concise form is extremely helpful to shape up the contours of draft OIO as it poses the precise points which the noticee has problems with. Problem is … Read more
Defense to SCN is the most important document to be read through before you venture into making Brief facts of an OIO. This vital document is immensely enlightening thing to you as a law enforcement officer. Needless to say that defending oneself against incrimination is one of fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitution and hence … Read more
Brief facts of case is precursor to an Order in Original (OIO). Drafting brief facts requires an inclusive approach to evaluate the facts and circumstances of the case and knowledge of all applicable provisions to the offence. Once approved and signed by adjudicating authority, the draft of brief facts becomes an OIO. An Order in … Read more
Tackling reply to SCN makes an important skill while working in Adjudication section. Getting conversant with this skill however, can go a long way for other sections too as it involves application of law in tandem with logic. You could never master the law unless applied in the face of its being challenged. Facing reply … Read more
Legal Writing Practices in India forms an Important topic under ‘Legal Language’ paper of LLB SEM-I under Mumbai University and many other universities of the country. Present post is an exact reproduction of the research assignment undertaken by the founder of preventive officer dot com. Read on and take some impressions for your own assignments … Read more