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Doctrines
Rules developed by courts, with the leading cases, the limits and the exceptions.
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Constitutional29
- Basic StructureWanted
- EclipseWanted
- SeverabilityWanted
- Waiver of Fundamental RightsWanted
- Pith and SubstanceWanted
- Colourable LegislationWanted
- RepugnancyWanted
- Occupied FieldWanted
- PleasureWanted
- Essential Religious PracticesWanted
- Prospective OverrulingWanted
- Separation of PowersWanted
- Delay and LachesWanted
- Territorial NexusWanted
- Incidental and Ancillary PowersWanted
- Aspect TheoryWanted
- Immunity of InstrumentalitiesWanted
- Political QuestionWanted
- Constitutional ConventionsWanted
- Void for VaguenessWanted
- Chilling EffectWanted
- Epistolary JurisdictionWanted
- Continuing MandamusWanted
- Catch-Up RuleWanted
- De Facto OfficerWanted
- Executive Power without LegislationWanted
- Irregularity and Illegality in Legislative ProcedureWanted
- Golden TriangleWanted
- Parens PatriaeWanted
Administrative15
- Excessive DelegationWanted
- Legitimate ExpectationWanted
- Promissory EstoppelWanted
- Ultra ViresWanted
- NecessityWanted
- Conditional LegislationWanted
- Post-Decisional HearingWanted
- Useless FormalityWanted
- Sub-DelegationWanted
- Acting under DictationWanted
- Exhaustion of Alternative RemediesWanted
- Administrative Instructions and Statutory RulesWanted
- An Order Stands on Its Own ReasonsWanted
- Parallel Criminal and Departmental ProceedingsWanted
- Sealed Cover Procedure in PromotionsWanted
Criminal20
- Last Seen TogetherWanted
- Transferred MaliceWanted
- Double JeopardyWanted
- Issue EstoppelWanted
- Necessity as a Criminal DefenceWanted
- Mistake of FactWanted
- IntoxicationWanted
- Consent as a DefenceWanted
- Trivial ActsWanted
- Life Sentence without RemissionWanted
- Concurrent and Consecutive SentencesWanted
- Residual DoubtWanted
- Supervening CircumstancesWanted
- Bar on a Second FIRWanted
- EntrapmentWanted
- Sudden FightWanted
- Limit of Punishment for Compound OffencesWanted
- Failure of JusticeWanted
- Cognizance of the Offence, Not the OffenderWanted
- Joinder of ChargesWanted
Evidence7
- Res GestaeWanted
- EstoppelWanted
- Acts and Statements of Co-ConspiratorsWanted
- Falsus in Uno, Falsus in OmnibusWanted
- Facts Especially within KnowledgeWanted
- Parol Evidence RuleWanted
- Tenant’s EstoppelWanted
Civil Procedure13
- Res JudicataWanted
- MergerWanted
- Res Sub JudiceWanted
- Bar on Splitting ClaimsWanted
- Election of RemediesWanted
- Approbate and ReprobateWanted
- Abuse of ProcessWanted
- Nullity of a Decree without JurisdictionWanted
- An Executing Court Cannot Go behind the DecreeWanted
- Exclusion of Time Spent in a Wrong ForumWanted
- Moulding of ReliefWanted
- Functus OfficioWanted
- Recall of OrdersWanted
Contract20
- FrustrationWanted
- Privity of ContractWanted
- UnconscionabilityWanted
- Restraint of TradeWanted
- Caveat EmptorWanted
- Quantum MeruitWanted
- Public Policy in ContractWanted
- Blue PencilWanted
- In Pari DelictoWanted
- Accord and SatisfactionWanted
- Fundamental BreachWanted
- Subrogation in InsuranceWanted
- RatificationWanted
- Undisclosed PrincipalWanted
- Apparent AuthorityWanted
- Non Est FactumWanted
- Unjust EnrichmentWanted
- Discharge of Surety by VarianceWanted
- Surety’s Right of SubrogationWanted
- Contribution between Co-SuretiesWanted
Tort14
- Absolute LiabilityWanted
- Res Ipsa LoquiturWanted
- Sovereign ImmunityWanted
- Constitutional TortWanted
- Volenti Non Fit InjuriaWanted
- Contributory NegligenceWanted
- Vicarious LiabilityWanted
- Strict LiabilityWanted
- Act of GodWanted
- Novus Actus InterveniensWanted
- Eggshell SkullWanted
- Pay and RecoverWanted
- Last OpportunityWanted
- Alternative DangerWanted
Property20
- Lis PendensWanted
- Part PerformanceWanted
- Adverse PossessionWanted
- FixturesWanted
- Feeding the Grant by EstoppelWanted
- ElectionWanted
- The Rule against PerpetuityWanted
- Restraint on AlienationWanted
- Transfer by Ostensible OwnerWanted
- Clog on RedemptionWanted
- Subrogation in MortgagesWanted
- Marshalling and ContributionWanted
- Improvements by a Bona Fide HolderWanted
- Cy-PrèsWanted
- Eminent DomainWanted
- Escheat and Bona VacantiaWanted
- Gift in Contemplation of DeathWanted
- Spes SuccessionisWanted
- Covenants Running with the LandWanted
- Irrevocable LicenceWanted
Family10
- Irretrievable Breakdown of MarriageWanted
- Factum ValetWanted
- Pious ObligationWanted
- BlendingWanted
- Severance of Joint StatusWanted
- Disqualification of a MurdererWanted
- Marz-ul-MautWanted
- MushaWanted
- The Bequeathable ThirdWanted
- Option of PubertyWanted
Corporate9
- Lifting the Corporate VeilWanted
- Indoor ManagementWanted
- Corporate OpportunityWanted
- Ultra Vires in Company LawWanted
- AttributionWanted
- Pre-Incorporation ContractsWanted
- Quasi-PartnershipWanted
- Implied Authority of a PartnerWanted
- Disabilities of an Unregistered FirmWanted
Competition5
- Essential FacilitiesWanted
- Single Economic EntityWanted
- Rule of Reason and Per Se RuleWanted
- Effects DoctrineWanted
- Failing Firm DefenceWanted
Securities2
Banking7
Tax8
- Substance over FormWanted
- MutualityWanted
- Real IncomeWanted
- Diversion of Income by Overriding TitleWanted
- Unjust Enrichment in Tax RefundsWanted
- Mens Rea in Tax PenaltiesWanted
- Substantial ComplianceWanted
- Protective AssessmentWanted
Labour4
- Notional ExtensionWanted
- No Work, No PayWanted
- Last Come, First GoWanted
- Protection during Pendency of ProceedingsWanted
IP8
- Fair DealingWanted
- Exhaustion of RightsWanted
- The Idea–Expression DichotomyWanted
- Prior UseWanted
- Doctrine of EquivalentsWanted
- De Minimis in CopyrightWanted
- AcquiescenceWanted
- Honest Concurrent UseWanted
Tech & Data2
- Safe Harbour for IntermediariesWanted
- Actual KnowledgeWanted
Media3
- Prior RestraintWanted
- Postponement of ReportingWanted
- Public Record ExceptionWanted
Environment1
- Public TrustWanted
Arbitration6
International (Public)8
- Incorporation of International LawWanted
- Act of StateWanted
- Rule of SpecialityWanted
- Rebus Sic StantibusWanted
- Hot PursuitWanted
- Command ResponsibilityWanted
- Political Offence ExceptionWanted
- Material Breach of a TreatyWanted
Private International4
- Forum Non ConveniensWanted
- RenvoiWanted
- Double ActionabilityWanted
- Proof of Foreign LawWanted
Jurisprudence4
- Stare DecisisWanted
- Per IncuriamWanted
- Sub SilentioWanted
- Bench StrengthWanted
Legal History1
- Doctrine of LapseWanted
Interpretation1
- DesuetudeWanted