Development of Tort Law in India: A Historical Overview

Historically, the concept of torts under Hindu and Muslim law was limited in comparison to its broad interpretation in English law. In these indigenous legal systems, responding to crimes took precedence over the compensation for private wrongs. The contemporary framework of Indian tort law, in contrast, owes much of its shape to the influence of … Read more

What are the damages in Torts

In the realm of tort law, “damages” refers to the pecuniary compensation awarded by a court to a plaintiff for the harm or loss suffered as a result of a wrongful act committed by a defendant. This legal concept is distinct from “damage,” which signifies the actual harm or loss itself. The principal aim of … Read more

Agricultural Year

Agricultural year means the year commencing on the first day of july and ending on 30 day of june .The term has been interpreted to be synonymous with Fasli year . When the king Akbar’s reign begun , he desired to adopt an universal official year, which should correspond to the harvest season better than … Read more