Who is Lambardar | Land Revenue Act

Special & Local Laws

INTRODUCTION The headman of a village community is called Lambardar. He is appointed by the District Revenue officer/District Collector in a village. The duties of Lambardar are to collect and supervise the collection of revenue of an estate. He is the representative of the village community and a link between the government and the public. … Read more

Rectification of an Instrument | Specific Relief Act

Law of Equity

INTRODUCTION Rectification of an instrument refers to correcting or modifying an error, ambiguity, or mistake in a legal document or contract. It aims to ensure that the instrument accurately reflects the original intention of the parties or not. It also eliminates any inconsistencies or discrepancies that could lead to misunderstandings or disputes.   RELEVANT PROVISIONS … Read more

Rescission in Contract | Specific Relief Act

Law of Equity

INTRODUCTION Rescission means cancellation of the contract by mutual consent. The basic purpose and intent of the Equity Court is to grant maximum relief to the sufferer. When any contract is made through fraud, undue influence, coercion, mistake, or misrepresentation, it is voidable. All these contracts are rescindable. The Court may grant the relief of … Read more

Record of Rights | Land Revenue Act

Special & Local Laws

INTRODUCTION The record of rights is a collection of various revenue papers regarding an estate. Records of rights provide various information about a particular land. The assessment of land revenue payable, and disputes regarding land are determined in the light of determination Inland matters, the presumption of truth attached to the entries in the record … Read more

Cancellation of Instrument | Specific Relief Act

Law of Equity

INTRODUCTION Cancellation means to cancel any instrument. The relief granted by the Court is discretionary and just in nature in the cases of cancellation of the instrument. The documents create the right upon certain movable and immovable property. The instruments and deeds which are void or voidable may be cancelled by the Court upon filling … Read more

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