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Malice

question of fact. Mala fide is not meaningless jargon. It has its proper connotation. The expression 'malice' or mala fides in the facts of each case, can only be appreciated from records. There cannot possibly be any set … be appreciated from records. There cannot possibly be any set of guidelines in regard to the proof of mala fides. Mala fides depends upon its own facts and circumstances. There must be factual support for the allegations of

Colourable legislation

Colourable legislation, the doctrine of colourable legislation does not involve any question of bona fides or mala fides on the part of the legislature. The whole doctrine resolves itself into the question of competency of a

Purporting or professing to be done

fide. Even if in the discharge of the statutory duties, any loss of goods occurs, whether by a mala fide act on the part of someone or other serving under the administration or otherwise that by itself … s. 142, Calcutta Port Act, cannot be interpreted to exclude acts, which are either improper or even male fide. Even if in the discharge of the statutory duties, any loss of goods occurs, whether by a mala

Acting honestly

or not. This legal presumption is drawn through the well-known hypothetical reasonable man. Reckless disregard of consequences and mala fides stand equal, where the actual state of mind of the actor is relevant, Municipality of Bhiwandi and Nerampur

Fraud

7th edn., p. 79) Present day concept of fraud on statute has veered round abuse of power or mala fide exercise of power. It may arise due to overstepping the limits of power or defeating the provision … edn., p. 79) Present day concept of fraud on statute has veered round abuse of power or mala fide exercise of power. It may arise due to overstepping the limits of power or defeating the provision of

Police reforms

police performance to ensure its conformity to the law. A supervisory mechanism without scope for illegal, irregular or mala fide interference with police functions has to be devised, Prakash Singh v. Union of India, (2006) 8 SCC … performance to ensure its conformity to the law. A supervisory mechanism without scope for illegal, irregular or mala fide interference with police functions has to be devised, Prakash Singh v. Union of India, (2006) 8 SCC 1.

Trust

with the statutory formalities, but if a devise or bequest of the legal estate be accompanied with any mala fides in the devisee or legatee, as if there be an express or implied undertaking to execute the intent

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