Legal Maxims
Audi Alteram Partem
September 17, 2020Meaning: This legal maxim means “No men should be condemned unheard“. Audi alteram partem is derived from a Latin phrase “audiatur et altera pars”. In other words, it means no party should be punished without a fair trial. Details: This legal maxim is based on the principle of natural justice and fair play and it […]
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Actio personalis moritur cum persona
September 13, 2020Meaning: Actio personalis moritur cum persona has a Latin origin. It means “A personal right of action dies with the person”. Details: This legal maxim implies that once a person is dead, his actions of tort and Contract terminates and all his duties and remedies are destroyed. However, in due course of time, the rule […]
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Actus Non Facit Reum, Nisi Mens Sit Rea
September 10, 2020Meaning: It means “The act itself does not constitute guilt unless done with a guilty intent” Details: Actus rea and Mens rea are the two necessary elements for the commission of any crime. The term “actus rea” means the body is guilty and the term “mens rea” means the mind is guilty. A guilty mind […]
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Ad Voleram
September 4, 2020Meaning Ad Voleram is a Latin word. It means according to value or based on value. Details Generally, the word “Ad Voleram” is used regarding tax on real estate by the State but it can also be used about personal property. It is used in reference to excise and customs duties, where payable duties are […]
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Corpus delicti
August 28, 2020Corpus delicti Meaning It’s Latin word which is a combination of two words,i.e., “Corpus“- means body and “delicti“- means act contrary to law, that is a crime. Details This donates a group of crimes. However, this word is not used often like actus reus and it is used to show common sense. The principle of […]
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Bona fide
August 27, 2020Bona fide Meaning: In Good faith, Genuine, Action done in Good faith Details: For Example: If there is a bona fide and reasonable dispute as to a substantial part of the debt on which the petition is based, and the defence is a substantial one, the Court tends to refuse winding up. In the circumstances, […]
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Ab Initio
August 26, 2020Ab initio Meaning Its Latin word is ‘from the beginning’. Details In legal language generally this word is used with void for example-void ab initio. Wherein any authority, specifically legislative exercises powers beyond its jurisdiction, then such exercise of powers is void ab initio. For example- Article 13(2) of the Constitution Provides ‘that state shall […]
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