Civil Law

A Short Note on Pre-emption in Muslim Law and Statutory Laws: Bangladesh Perspective

It was narrated that Jabir ® said: “The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever has a date-palm tree or land, should not sell it until he...

BD LAW POST 7 Sept, 2023

A Guide to Cheque Dishonour Case in Bangladesh: Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Dishonour of Cheque: Three types of instruments i.e. promissory note, bill of exchange and cheque are recognized as negotiable instruments u...

BD LAW POST 9 Sept, 2022

The Contract Act, 1872: Definition, Formation and Essential Elements of a Contract

Introduction: Sir William Anson observes : “The Law of Contract is intended to ensure that what a man has been led to expect shall come t...

BD LAW POST 13 Jun, 2022

Establishment and Jurisdiction of Subordinate Civil Courts in Bangladesh

Introduction: There is a fundamental principle of English law that ‘where there is right there is remedy' (ubi jus ibi remedium). If a...

BD LAW POST 11 Jun, 2022

Doctrine of 'Caveat Emptor' and 'Nemo dat quod non habet' rule; Sale of Goods

Doctrine of ‘ Caveat Emptor’ : ‘Doctrine of Caveat Emptor’ is originated from English principle of commercial law. Words ‘caveat-emptor’ m...

BD LAW POST 31 Mar, 2022