Following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir, India invoked a powerful diplomatic tool: Persona Non Grata. This Latin legal term allows a country to expel foreign diplomats without justification. Learn what it means, its legal basis under the Vienna Convention, and why it matters in the India–Pakistan context.
Latin Maxims
Actionable per se
Meaning-The act is punishable, and no proof of damage is required Actionable - Capable of being brought as a legal action or lawsuit. Per - By, through. Se - Itself. Interpretation-This refers to an action or behaviour that is inherently wrong or punishable without...
Detinue
Meaning-The tort of wrongfully holding goods that belong to someone else. Detinue - From the Latin verb “detinere”, meaning “to hold back” or “to detain.” Interpretation-Refers to the wrongful act of retaining or refusing to return someone else’s property or goods....
Ex Injuria Jus Non Oritur
Meaning-Law (or right) does not arise from injustice. Ex - From, out of. Injuria - Injury, wrong, or harm. Jus - Law, right, or justice. Non - Not. Oritur - Arises, originates, or comes into being. Interpretation-A legal right or entitlement cannot arise from an...
Omnia Praesumuntur Rite Et Dowee Probetur In Contrarium Solenniter Esse Acta
Meaning - All the acts are presumed to have been done rightly and regularly. Omnia - All things. Praesumuntur - Are presumed. Rite - Correctly, properly, or in the proper manner. Et - And. Probetur - Must be proven or should be proven (from “probare,” to prove)....
Volenti Non Fit Injuria
Meaning: No injury can be done to a willing person. Volenti - To one who is willing (from “volens,” meaning willing or consenting). Non - Not. Fit - Is made or happens. Injuria - Injury, harm, or injustice. Interpretation: If a person voluntarily consents to an...