Question
What does the legal maxim 'Novus Actus Interveniens'
mean?Solution
New Intervening Act. ‘Novus Actus Interveniens’ is a Latin legal maxim that stands for ‘new intervening act’. Novus Actus Interveniens is “an independent event which, after the wrongdoer’s act has been concluded either caused or contributed to the consequence concerned”. Thus, an intervening act leads to a breakage in the cause-effect relation of the act that harmed the plaintiff. It is used as a defence by defendant to negate or reduce his liability.
Under the Indian Contract Act, a collateral contract that involves an illegal object but is signed voluntarily by both parties is later disputed.
Which challenge was posed by Over-the-Top (OTT) services to the traditional Indian telecom services?
Maximum number of partners allowed in a partnership firm is:
Which of the following statement is true?
Minimum number of directors required in a public company is:
The registered office clause of memorandum of association contains
An "Agreement to sell" becomes a "Sale" when:
The doctrine of 'Ultra Vires' is applicable to:
What will be the P/V ratio for the firm with the following sales and profit during last two years:
Under the Companies Act, 2013, which document defines the relationship between the company and its members?
