RESEARCHER’S IGNORANCE ABOUT THE CURRENT OR THE CHANGED LAW IS NO EXCUSE FOR IMPROPER DISCHARGE OF ITS DUTY AS A RESEARCHER. ALSO ONE SHOULD NOTE THAT RESEARCHERS SHOULD PROVIDE A LIST OF RESOURCES THAT WERE CONSULTED DURING THE RESEARCH PROCESS SO AS TO PROVE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE MATERIAL PROVIDED.


Researcher’s ignorance about the current or the changed law is no excuse for improper discharge of its duty as a researcher. Also one should note that researchers should provide a list of resources that were consulted during the research process so as to prove the authenticity of the material provided.

A person undertaking a legal research project should be knowledgeable of the previous judgments and issues of law related to the topic of the research undertaken. Thorough knowledge will help in determining the law on significant issues and facts.

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