Africa
Impacts of Criminalising Suicidal Attempts in Nigeria – Damilola Ekundayo
Impacts of Criminalising Suicidal Attempts in Nigeria According to a 2018 report published by the World Health Organization on global suicide, Nigeria ranked 72nd on the table with an estimated rate of 6.9 persons per 100,000 people. In 2019, the rate increased drastically to 9.0 per 100,000 people[1] placing the
An Appraisal of the Concept of Trespass Under the Law of Tort – Shuaibu Mukaddam
An Appraisal of the Concept of Trespass Under the Law of Tort The concept of trespass under the law of tort simply means an unlawful entry or access to a property an individual isn’t entitled to. It’s classified into 3 which are trespass to person, land and chattels. Trespass to
Skit Makers and the Legal Profession: Legal Implications of Wearing Lawyer Robes (Wig & Gown) in Skits – Quadri
Skit Makers and the Legal Profession: Legal Implications of Wearing Lawyer Robes (Wig & Gown) in Skits Introduction In the evolving world of content creation, skit-making has continued to be at the forefront; there is hardly any social media user who has not come across a skit. In the course
Asia
Recent developments in Indian IP and Data Privacy/Data Protection space – Rakshit Sharma
An overview of the key developments in the IP and Data Privacy/Data Protection space in India – since January 2023 The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDPA 2023) is seen as a major turning point in the field of digital rights. It was passed by both the Lower House
Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of India [IBBI] – Gourav Pasayat
Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board Of India [IBBI] Insolvency and bankruptcy code was established on 2016. IBC was introduced to resolve financial problems of company, organizations and individuals. IBC have four pillars and through these pillars the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) executed. These pillars are – INSOLVENCY PROFESSIONALS (IP), INFORMATION
Burden of proof: Under Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (sections, case law) – Agam Ravinder Lamba
Burden of proof: Under Indian Evidence Act, 1872 with related sections and Case Laws The burden of proof is a legal test that decides whether a legal claim is legitimate or invalid based on the evidence presented. The burden of proof is often placed on one side in a claim,
International
Identifying the Differences Between the Nigerian and American Electoral System – Precious Adewunmi
Identifying the Differences Between the Nigerian and American Electoral System Introduction Democracy as a concept has been adopted by several countries all over the world, it equally has pillars that makes it operational. Democracy helps to inform the decisions reached through electoral systems. A democratic system is fully established when
Overview of the International Court of Justice ICJ ( History, Cases) – Victor Odii
Overview of the International Court of Justice The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of United Nations (UN). Alternatively referred to as a “peace court”, the ICJ has played active roles in maintaining peace on international level, by settling disputes brought before it by member States,
Standing Before the ICJ: Erga Omnes Partes Obligations and Actio Popularis – Inioluwa Olaposi
Standing Before the International Court of Justice: Erga Omnes Partes Obligations and Actio Popularis Legal standing, or locus standi, refers to the right or capacity to bring an action or to appear in a court.[1] It is a common thread of judicial requirement in both national and international law spanning