Common Law

The   section-alization   of Injunctions of Law indicates that every Injunction of law has defined territory (four corners). Whereas every  section  deals with a specific kind of situation / issue, the said   Section-alization   also gives distinct identity to the concerned Injunction, to the exclusion of other Injunctions, notwithstanding the fact that Acts of Legislature are always considered as a “scheme”, and a   section  cannot be completely read in isolation with other Injunctions of the said Act, or other Acts. And when the Injunction has invariably consigned a definite territory, it hardly gives any discretion to the administering person, for, the mandate of Law is always couched in “COMMAND”; And I would go on to say that “Law” and “Discretion” are mutually inconsistent terms, for, if we have a mandate of law for a particular issue, one ceases to have any discretion, except to the extent, wherein t...

Securing effective Redressal to our issues / Complaints / Representations … A satisfactory reply to complaints is of fundamental importance in the Administration – Citizens Relationship. Good governance signifies the way an Administration ameliorates the standard of living of the members of its society, by creating, and making available the basic amenities of life; providing its people security of life and the opportunity to better their lot; instills hope in their hearts for a promising future; affording participation and capacity to influence, in the decision-making in public affairs; sustaining a responsive judicial system which dispenses justice on merits in a fair, unbiased and meaningful manner; and maintaining accountability and honesty in each wing or functionary of the Government administration. Forms of accountability may differ but the basic idea remains the same that the holders of Public Office must be publicly able to justify their exercise of power not ...