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Reason to believe

SCC Cr 465; Mohammed Abbas Shafi v. Sub-Registrar, 1996 3 Andh LT 976. The expression 'reason to believe' postulates belief and the existence of reasons for that belief. The belief must be held in good faith, it

Intent and knowledge

Intent and knowledge, 'intent' and 'knowledge' in the ingredients of s. 299 of the Indian Penal Code postulate the existence of positive mental attitude and this mental condition is the special mens rea necessary for the

Mortgage by conditional sale

Mortgage by conditional sale, the definition of a mortgage by conditional sale postulates the creation by the transfer of a relation of mortgagor and mortgagee, the price being charged on the

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Not yet become binding on the parties

parties, the expression 'not yet become binding on the parties' in Article V(1)(e) of the New York Convention postulates that the Convention has visualised as award which becomes binding at a point of time later than the

Only

India, AIR 1963 SC 1911: (1964) 2 SCR 182. The word, only in explanation (iii) is significant. It postulates that entire land should have been used for the purposes enumerated. If part of the land was used

Prohibit

forbid; to interdict; to prevent, hinder or debar; to forbid or prevent from doing something. The term prohibit postul-ates negative command, Sujatha Touring Talkies v. State, AIR 1986 Kant 21.

Public order

the others. In that limited sense, particularly in view of the history of the amendment, it can be postulated that 'public order' is synonymous with public peace, safety and tranquillity, Superintendent Central Prison Fatehgarh v. Dr. Ram

Spouse

Spouse, the word 'spouse' has been understood to connote a husband or a wife which term itself postulates a subsisting marriage. The word 'spouse' in sub-s. (1) of s. 5 cannot be interpreted to mean a

Reasonable requirement

Mad 33: 1965 MP LJ 979: (1966) 17 STC 1: 1965 Jab LJ 1065. The words 'reasonable requirement' postulate that there must be an element of need as opposed to a mere desire or wish. The connotation

Renewal

a lease is really the grant of a fresh lease. It is called a 'renewal' simply because it postulates the existence of a prior lease which generally provides for renewals as of right. In all other respects,

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