Audi Alterem Partem: Grant every person an opportunity of being heard
It is a well-established principle of natural justice that no decision shall be given against a person without awarding him an opportunity of reasonable hearing. ‘Audi Alterem Partem’ is a Latin phrase which means ‘listen to the other side or let the other side be heard as well’. It is a fair chance given to […]
The Law shall not Expect Performance of the Impossible(Lex Non Cogit Ad Impossibilia)
Lex Non Cogit Ad Impossibilia means the law shall not expect performance of the impossible. The excuse of impossibility of performance cannot be sustained in case it is explicitly expressed in a contract, however, when it is provided by law, non-performance can be excused. It was observed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court in the case […]