Ubi jus ibi remedium

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”.

Less importance or Insignificant.

The legal maxim is of Latin origin and derived from the Latin word “de minimis” which means less importance or insignificant. The legal maxim denotes that “ law does not concern itself with trifles”. This legal principle states that judges will not sit in a case of minor offences of law, where the effect is very minor even though it is an illegal act. The principle is followed in the Section 95 of Indian Penal Code,1860. The section states that “Nothing is an offence by reason that it causes, or that it is intended to cause, or that it is known to be likely to cause, any harm, if that harm is so slight that no person of ordinary sense and temper would complain such harm”.

Naked promise

A promise not having any consideration, and hence not enforceable by the law. In Latin it means “naked promise” as it is not covered adequately by the aspect of consideration.