INTRODUCTION A gift or Hiba is a transfer of property made immediately and without any exchange by one person to another and accepted by or on behalf of another. A Muhammadan may dispose of his whole property. The person who makes the gift is called the donor and to whom the gift is made is … Read more
INTRODUCTION Qatl means causing the death of a person. It is the killing of human beings by human beings. Fundamentally، qatl may be divided into two broad categories; lawful or unlawful. RELEVANT PROVISIONS Sections 300, 301 302, 303A 303B, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308. 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318 319, 320, 321, 322 … Read more
INTRODUCTION The Extinction of an easement is the legal termination or end of an easement, which is a right to use or access someone else’s property for a specific purpose and for a specific time. When an easement is extinguished, it means that the rights associated with it are permanently eliminated. This can occur through … Read more
Preface An agreement whose object or consideration is unlawful is considered void. A contract is always based on an agreement. An apparent agreement is not always a real agreement. One party may have deceived the other party or in some other way, there be no genuine consent. The parties may be laboring under a mistake … Read more
INTRODUCTION The right of guardianship of the minor belongs to the father and in his absence to nominate Where no one has been nominated then to the grandfather if he dies the right of his guardianship vests in the court. DEFINITION OF GUARDIAN According to Section 4(2) Guardians and Wards Act 1890. “Guardian means a … Read more
Introduction Contingent contracts are those types of contracts that depend on the happening or not happening of a future uncertain event. Here, we will see the situations when these agreements are enforced and when they become void, hence not enforceable by law. Relevant Provisions Sections 31-36 of the Contract Act, 1872. Meaning The … Read more
INTRODUCTION A person who accepts the office of guardianship actually undertakes to act on the terms imposed by the court of law. However, the guardian is bound by some duties and liabilities, under the Guardians and Wards Act, 1990. DEFINITION OF GUARDIAN According to Section 4(2) Guardians and Wards Act 1890: “Guardian means a … Read more
INTRODUCTION Defamation refers to the act of making false statements that harm the reputation of an individual or entity. It involves spreading falsehoods through spoken or written communication, such as slander (spoken defamation) or libel (written defamation). Defamation can result in serious legal consequences, as it infringes upon a person’s right to a good name … Read more
Introduction Appropriation of payments is the payment of a debt either in the sequence in which it is received or in any other recognized way. Sometimes, a debtor has to pay several debts to the same creditor and makes payment. Here, the question arises as to which of these, payment is to be applied. Sections … Read more
INTRODUCTION Inheritance is the transfer of legal ownership of a deceased’s assets to his heirs. The legal basis for the law of inheritance is found in Shariah, the Sayings of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Shariah is the primary source of Islamic law and is based mainly on the Quran and Sunnah. All Muslims living … Read more
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