The principle is that, as a consequence, of the absolute independence of every sovereign authority, and of the international comity which induces every sovereign states to respect the...
In a welfare state, the functions of the state are not only to defence of the country or is administration of justice or maintaining law and order but...
The sovereign functions of the state must necessarily include the maintenance of the army, various departments of the government, for maintenance of law and order and proper administration...
Sovereign powers mean powers which can be lawfully exercised only by a sovereign or by a person by virtue of delegation of sovereign powers. Functions relating to trade,...
The point as to how far the State was liable in tort first directly arose before the Supreme Court in State of Rajasthan v. Vidyawati. In this case,...
A corporation is vicariously liable for a tortious act of its servants even though it is ultra vires provided it is done in the course of employment. Apart...
A master is not responsible for a wrongful act done by his servant unless it is done in “the course of his employment”. Normally we would not expect...
