Introduction to Sovereignty: The word ‘sovereign’ is commonly used in the sense of a king or monarch, possessing the highest unlimited powers in the state, but in jurisprudence, a sovereign is one who enforces the law. Meaning of Sovereignty: (i) In the Literal sense: The term sovereignty means supreme dominion, authority, or rule. (ii) In its popular sense: The term
Introduction to Imperative Theory of Law: Hobbes, a philosopher of the 17th century, A.D., was the founder of the theory that man is by nature a selfish animal. He is not a social animal and finds nothing but grief in the company of his fellow human beings and lives in continual fear of danger and violent death. This state of
Fraud in Contract law is one of the factors that can cause the free consent for the agreement between two parties. Relevant Provision: Sections 17 and 19 of the Contract Act, 1872. Meaning of Fraud: Fraud means “a misrepresentation made recklessly by without belief in its truth to induce another person to act.”. Definition of Fraud: (i) “False statement or
The Prime Minister of Pakistan is the Head of the Government. The 1973 Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan provides the method of the removal of the Prime Minister in Article 95 part III, chapter III. Relevant Provisions: Article 95 of the 1973 Constitution provides for the removal of the Prime Minister. Removal of the Prime Minister Through Vote
The Constitution of 1956 – The First Constitution of Pakistan: Muhammad Ayub Khan abrogated the 1956 Constitution (The First Constitution of Pakistan) and enforced Martial Law in the country in 1958. He became the head of the state. In the 1956 Constitution, A parliamentary form of government was introduced Where the Prime Minister is the head of the State. As
Causes of Failure of 1956 Constitution of Pakistan: Muhammad Ayub Khan abrogated 1956 Constitution of Pakistan and enforced Martial Law in the Country in 1958. Following are some important causes of the failure of 1956 Constitution of Pakistan. 1. One Unit: In Pakistan, one unit was established for the convenience of governance. All the Provinces of West Pakistan were joined
In a contract, there are certain rights and obligations on the parties to the contract. When these rights and obligations come to an end, it is known as the discharge of the contract, or the contract is terminated. Relevant Provisions: Section 37, 38, 62, and 63 of the Contract Act, 1872. Meaning of Discharge of Contract: Both employers and employees
Government of India Act 1935: The Government of India Act 1935 was enacted on the 1st of April 1937. The political parties considered it disappointing and dissatisfactory. The famous Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald in 1932. Next year the white paper also came into existence. A joint select committee was appointed which on November 22,