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Legal Methods 2
Classification of Sources:
Binding of Courts:
Rules of Interpretation:
1 - Literal/Grammatical Rule: The first rule of interpretation is
straightforward: when reading a law, use the everyday meaning
of the words. If, after reading, the meaning is crystal clear,
follow the grammatical structure of the sentence. The main idea
is to understand what the lawmakers intended, and this often
involves following the basic rules of grammar. This principle
was reinforced in the legal case Maqbool Hussain vs. State of
Bombay.
2) Identify the problem that the current law was meant to solve.
Types of Liability:
Civil liability:
Criminal liability
Penal liability
Remedial liability
Vicarious liability
Strict/Absolute liability
Joint liability
Group liability
Civil liability: Austin, a legal theorist, defined civil liability as an
offense that is pursued at the discretion of the injured party or
their representative. In essence, civil liability involves seeking
redress for a civil injury, and it is initiated by the party who has
suffered harm.
Strict liability: Strict liability does have defenses and those are
1 - Act of god
2-Volenti non-fit injuria
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land should be there, if anything is in my boundaries and
someone else entered and got affected then not my fault
Example - Priya Mattew’s case - a girl was held liable for rape
under sec 34 of Ipc for common intention
Rights-
Ben10 material