Resources - The Indian Law

Knowledge is a kind of wealth whose value increases upon being shared.

The resources page has been designed with great care keeping in mind the requirements of law students who have to go through a lot of trouble when searching for material in the Indian context. Being a legal student himself, Ashwani realised that it was the need of the hour to give compiled information in a single place. Keeping his suggestion in mind, The Indian Law introduced this part of the site to bring that idea into fruition.

Following are the pages that you can browse through and look for what you might need:

Indian Constitution

Civil Rights During Election Period In Relation With Freedom Of Speech And Expression

The first principle of a free society is an untrammeled flow of words in an open forum. This article will further elaborate on its importance.

Constitutional Position Of The President

The legal powers of the President are thus vast. Yet he is intended to stand in relation to the Union Administration substantially in the same position as does the King under the English Constitution.

The President & His Powers

India is a form of parliamentary government. It is a form of government in which the executive is responsible and answerable to the legislative

Article 22: Protection Against Detention And Arrest

Article 22 is covered in two major parts; protection and rights granted in case of punitive detention and the safeguards against preventive detention.

Criminal Law Development In Ancient India

The history of codification of criminal law in India generally begins under the British rule although its roots date back to the Vedic age.

Culpable Homicide

The Indian Penal Code has defined culpable homicide under section 299 and termed it as manslaughter, highest form of injury to a human being.

Origins & Forms Of Punishment in Ancient Hindu and Mohammedan Law

Punishments in Hindu and Mohammedan Laws were cruel and ferocious devoid of any compassion. This article discusses forms of punishment and it's origin.

Crime: meaning, theories & fundamental elements

This article gives brief information about the meaning, definition and elements of crime taking into consideration theories propounded by various authors.

Sociological School Of Jurisprudence

The sociological approach to the study of law is the most important characteristic of our age. Jurists belonging to this school of thought are concerned more with the working of law rather than its abstract content.

Introduction to Jurisprudence

The word jurisprudence is derived from the Latin word "Jurisprudentia" which means "knowledge of law. In Latin language 'Jure' or 'Juris' means 'law' and 'prudentia' means 'skills or knowledge'.

Contract Of Indemnity

Indemnity is a contractual agreement between two parties where one party agrees to pay for potential losses or damages caused by another party.

Legal Principles On Conversion To Islam

Religious conversion is not prohibited in law. Every person has a right to choose and profess any religion of his/her choice.

Muslim Law of Guardianship; Guardianship & Wards Act, 1890.

The guardian’s connection with the child is fiduciary in nature. This is to verify that the underage child is acting in their best interests.

Critical Analysis Of Rights & Privileges Of Women With Respect To Dower

Dower as a right provides women economic and financial stability at the beginning of her married life.

Classification Of Dower, Difference in Shia & Sunni Law

Dower is mainly classified into two types namely specified dower i.e. dower which is fixed and proper dower, which is dower that has not been fixed.

Indian Constitution

Indian Penal Code

Jurisprudence

Contracts

Muslim Law