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May 7, 2026

Case Note

Seeking appointment of Arbitrator beyond three years is barred by limitation

The Division Bench rejected the petition for the appointment of an arbitrator for a contract dated 27-03-2012, stating the claim was barred by limitation due to the petitioner's i.

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The Division Bench rejected the petition for the appointment of an arbitrator for a contract dated 27-03-2012, stating the claim was barred by limitation due to the petitioner's inaction over five years.

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Seeking appointment of Arbitrator beyond three years is barred by limitation B & T AG v. Ministry of Defence

Maxim

Volenti non fit injuria

To a willing person, injury is not done

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To a willing person, injury is not done

Source

Latin

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Category
Tort Law

Term

Voir Dire

Preliminary examination of a witness or juror

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During voir dire, the attorneys questioned potential jurors about their backgrounds and beliefs.

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Definition
Preliminary examination of a witness or juror
Usage Example
During voir dire, the attorneys questioned potential jurors about their backgrounds and beliefs.

Principle

Separation of Powers

Division of government into distinct branches

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Division of government into distinct branches

Source

Montesquieu

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Area Of Law
Constitutional Law
Author
Montesquieu
Origin
Political Philosophy

Quote

The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law.

Jeremy Bentham | Truth versus Ashhurst | 1823

Quotation

The power of the lawyer is in the uncertainty of the law.

— Jeremy Bentham

Jeremy Bentham | Truth versus Ashhurst | 1823

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Jeremy Bentham

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Author
Jeremy Bentham
Source
Truth versus Ashhurst
Year
1823

Movie

The Pelican Brief

A law student writes a legal brief that exposes a conspiracy involving the assassination of two Supreme Court justices.

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A law student writes a legal brief that exposes a conspiracy involving the assassination of two Supreme Court justices.

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Alan J. Pakula

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Release Year
1993
Director
Alan J. Pakula
Imdb Rating
6.6

Book

The Structures of the Criminal Law

An examination of criminal law theory.

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An examination of criminal law theory.

Source

R. A. Duff

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Publication Year
2011
Isbn
9780199644315