This article on ‘De Jure/ Ipso Jure’ is written by Sahajpreet Bhusari and explains the concept of De Jure/Ipso Jure. I. Meaning and Origin De jure is a legal term of Latin origin. It literally means ‘as a matter of law or complying with all the requirements under the law’[1]. II. Explanation De Jure is a phrase that… Read More »

This article on ‘Doli Incapax’ is written by Sahajpreet Bhusari and focuses on the concept of Doli Incapax. I. Meaning and Origin Doli incapax is a legal maxim of Latin origin. It literally means ‘incapable of doing harm’[1]. II. Explanation This criterion refers to the legal presumption that children cannot have criminal intentions. This is the principle of… Read More »

This article on ‘De Facto/ Ipso Facto’ is written by Sahajpreet Bhusari and explains the meaning of the terms De Facto/ Ipso Facto as well its origin, application and important case laws related to it. I. Meaning and Origin De facto is a legal term of Latin origin. It literally means “by the very fact or in actual… Read More »

Ab Initio Meaning and Origin Ab Initio is a legal phrase of Latin origin. Ab means ‘from’ and Initio means ‘start or beginning’ and hence the phrase literally means, from the very beginning. Explanation If a case is declared by the court as that of ab initio, then the decision of the court, in that case, is deemed to… Read More »

Legal maxim “Caveat Emptor” is used in legal contacts as a disclaimer which means, let the buyer beware. In this article, Sahajpreet Bhusari explains the meaning of the Latin maxim with illustration and case laws. Origin and Meaning Caveat Emptor is a legal term of Latin origin. It literally means ‘let the buyer beware‘. Explanation Caveat emptor is… Read More »

Latin maxim “Caveat Venditor” cautions that the seller is responsible for any problem that the buyer might encounter with a service or product. In this article, Sahajpreet Bhusari explains the meaning of the maxim with case laws. Origin and Meaning Caveat Venditor is a legal term of Latin origin. Caveat in Latin means ‘beware’ and venditor means ‘seller’… Read More »

Latin maxim “Corpus Delicti” is explained by Sahajpreet Kaur explains the meaning of the maxim withe the help of illustrations and case laws. Origin and Meaning Corpus Delicti is a legal term of Latin origin. Corpus means ‘body’ and delicti means ‘crime’ and hence, the term corpus delicti means ‘body of crime/ essence of crime’[1]. Explanation Corpus delicti… Read More »

This article on, “Writ of Certiorari” by Sahajpreet Bhusari explains that the writ of Certiorari is issued to quash the decision or order of the lower court when the lower court passed an order without or in excess of jurisdiction, along with its application and case laws. Origin and Meaning Certiorari is a legal maxim of Latin origin.… Read More »

The legal maxim of “Bona Vacantia” means goods without an apparent owner. In this article, Sahajpreet Bhusari explains the meaning of the maxim with illustration and case laws. Origin and Meaning Bona vacantia is a legal maxim of Latin origin. Bona means ‘goods’ and vacantia means ‘unclaimed’ and hence the term bona vacantia means ‘unclaimed or ownerless goods’.… Read More »

The legal maxim, “Audi Alteram Partem” is one of the essential requirements under the principles of natural justice. In this article, Sahajpreet Bhusari explains the meaning of the maxim with its application and case laws. Origin and Meaning Audi Alteram Partem is a legal maxim of Latin origin. Audi means ‘hear/listen’, alteram means ‘other’ and partem means ‘side/… Read More »