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Arbitration and Judicial Intervention: Limits & Necessity – Complete Legal Guide 2025
Author: Yuvraj Anand, Course – BBA-LL.B(H), College – Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies (VIPS-TC), Roll No/Enrollment No – 17217703522 Understanding the delicate balance between arbitral autonomy and judicial oversight in India’s evolving legal landscape. Introduction Arbitration is a leading method for settling business disputes quickly and confidentially….
Role of International Criminal Court in Combating Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes
Authors: Kashish Kochar, Vivekananda Institute of Professional StudiesPriyanshi Saraswat, Vivekananda Institute of Professional StudiesDiya Somany, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies Abstract This paper assesses the capability of the ICC to fight against crimes of humanity and war crimes in modern times through an exploration of both the…
Consensus Ad Idem – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- consensus ad idem Translation- Agreement to the same Definition- Parties must be of one mind and their promises must relate to the subject or object “Consensus ad idem” is a Latin term that means “agreement to the same thing.” In legal terms,…
Lis Alibi Pendens – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- lis alibi pendens Translation- Lawsuit elsewhere pending Definition- Refers to requesting a legal dispute be heard that is also being heard by another court. To avoid possibly contradictory judgements, this request will not be granted. “Lis alibi pendens” is a Latin term…
Habeas Corpus – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- Habeas Corpus Translation- May you have the body Definition- A writ used to challenge the legality of detention. Orders the detaining party to “have the (living) body” of the detained brought before the court where the detention will be investigated. Habeas Corpus…
Prima Facie – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- prima facie Translation- at first face Definition- A matter that appears to be sufficiently based in the evidence as to be considered true. “Prima facie” is a Latin term that means “at first sight” or “on its face.” In a legal context,…
Mens Rea – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- mens rea Translation- Guilty mind Definition- One of the requirements for a crime to be committed, the other being actus reus, the guilt act. This essentially is the basis for the notion that those without sufficient mental capability cannot be judged guilty…
Amicus Curiae – Legal Maxim of the Day
Term- amicus curiae Translation- friend of the court Definition- A person who offers information to a court regarding a case before it. “Amicus curiae” is a Latin term that means “friend of the court.” In a legal context, it refers to a person…