ACT IN PAIS

Happy is who was able to know the cause of things

- Generally, it means if any person having a knowledge about particular field and if any complication arise in any familiar field, then he may not become much distress about such problem because he have knowledge of such things about how to handle the difficulties - Therefore a person who have the knowledge as well as know the cause then he is happy.

“An allegation contrary to a deed is not admissible.”

It means if a man has entered into a deed with certain concrete facts, he shall not be permitted to deny any matter which he has so verified.

Hear the other side

The maxim denotes the meaning “hear the other side”, which means no person should be unheard and both parties will be provided the opportunity of being heard. Justice will be given to both parties. Audi alteram partem is derived from the Latin phrase “audiatur et altera pars”. It also denotes the same meaning. The maxim aims to ensure fair play and justice to the person who is affected. The maxim also promotes the concept of “Natural Justice”.