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Amicus Curiae literally translated from Latin is "friend of the court."

It is plural is "amici curiae."

Generally, it is referencing a person or group who is not a party to an action, but has a strong interest in the matter.

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According to John Austin, jurisprudence studies positive law, i.e., laws enforced by a sovereign.

It focuses on what the law is.

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Section 151 CPC 1908 preserves the inherent powers of the court to pass necessary orders for the ends of justice or to prevent abuse of process.

This section ensures that even if no specific provision exists in the CPC, the court can still act in the interest of justice.

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The maxim “Ubi jus ibi remedium” means where there is a legal right, there must be a legal remedy.

It ensures that every violation of a right is actionable in law.

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Equity developed in England to remedy the rigidity and shortcomings of the common law system.

It provided justice, fairness, and flexibility where strict common law rules failed.

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Article 188 grants the Supreme Court the power to review its own judgments or orders.

This ensures correction of errors and upholds justice within the Court’s own decisions.

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Section 28 of the Limitation Act, 1908 extinguishes the substantive right only in the case of suits when limitation expires.

In appeals or execution applications, only the remedy is barred, not the underlying right itself.

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Under the Limitation Act, 1908, the period to file a revision petition in High Court u/s 115 CPC is 90 days from the date of the order.

This ensures timely challenge of subordinate court orders without unnecessary delay.

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The Limitation Act, 1908 was enacted on 7th August 1908 to consolidate laws relating to limitation in civil cases.

It prescribes the time period within which legal actions must be initiated.

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Under the Contract Act, free consent is essential for a valid agreement.

If consent is caused by coercion, undue influence, fraud, or misrepresentation, the contract is voidable at the option of the aggrieved party.