Legal Quotes
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Meaning of Malice in Law
“Legal malice” or “malice in law” means ‘something done without lawful excuse’. In other words, ‘it is an act done wrongfully and wilfully without reasonable or probable cause, and not necessarily an act done from ill feeling and spite’. It is a deliberate act in disregard of the rights of others’. [See Words and Phrases […]
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Meaning of Mala Fide in Law
Mala fides means want of good faith, personal bias, grudge, oblique or improper motive or ulterior purpose. The administrative action must be said to be done in good faith, if it is in fact done honestly, whether it is done negligently or not. An act done honestly is deemed to have been done in good […]
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Injustice Quotes – Fight Back
“There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest.” – Elie Wiesel “There is a marvelous story of a man who once stood before God, his heart breaking from the pain and injustice in the world. “Dear God.” he cried out, […]
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Supreme Court on Judicial Review – Quotes
1. What is Judicial Review? Judicial Review under the Indian Constitution refers to the power of the judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court and High Courts, to review the constitutionality of laws, executive actions, and legislative acts. If any law or action is found to be inconsistent with the Constitution, it can be declared unconstitutional and […]
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Supreme Court on Rule of Law – Quotes
The Supreme Court of India asserts that the rule of law is fundamental to the Constitution, ensuring legality and rejecting arbitrary power. Judicial independence is crucial for this principle. The Constitution’s essence, reflected in Articles 14, 19, and 21, embodies equality and opposes arbitrariness, vital for democracy and the rule of law.