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Understanding Stamp Paper in India: Types, Legality and Key Considerations

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In India, stamps and stamp papers are essential legal instruments that validate certain documents and transactions, ensuring they are recognized by the law. The payment of stamp duty on these d...

International Contract Negotiation and Enforcement

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This article explores the critical role of international contracts in facilitating global trade by establishing clear legal agreements between parties from different countries. It examines vari...

Character Evidence in Civil Cases: Clarifying Section 46 of the Bharatiya Sak...

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The term 'character' encompasses both a person's reputation and their behavior. Nevertheless, one can only provide evidence of an individual's overall reputation and general behavior, rather th...

Is Breach of Contract Punishable Under the Indian Penal Code (IPC)( the Bhara...

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In the realm of jurisprudence, the question of whether a breach of contract is punishable under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) or its contemporary counterpart, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, p...

The Gig Economy: A Transformation in Work Dynamics in the 21st Century

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The gig economy has swiftly become a prominent aspect of today's labour market, reshaping how individuals work and how businesses function. Defined by short-term contracts, freelancing, and ada...

Impotentia Excusat Legem

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The Latin legal maxim "Impotentia excusat legem" translates to "inability excuses from the law." This principle asserts that individuals cannot be held liable for not fulfil...

The Doctrine of Force Majeure in Contracts

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The doctrine of force majeure is a legal principle that allows parties to a contract to be excused from fulfilling their obligations when an extraordinary event or circumstance beyond their con...

Lex Non Cogit Ad Impossibilia

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"Lex non cogit ad impossibilia" is a Latin legal principle that means "the law does not compel the impossible." This concept is fundamental in legal systems globally, acting...

Wagering Contract: How to Protect Your Rights

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When a promissory note is expected for payment of a debt arising out of a wagering contract or transaction, it is affected by Section 30 of the Indian Contract Act and cannot be enforced. Howev...

Void Agreements Under Indian Contract Act In Relevance Of Impact On Corporate

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The Void agreements within the purview of the contract are the agreement that is not valid and lacks enforceability, and legal validity from the beginning as these agreements are considered to ...