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List of Vocabulary

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  • From the beginning.
This contract is void ab initio.
  • To put an end to, To Curtail.
The provision of the act now stands abated.
  • To induce a person to go from any place by force or deceitful means.
A was abducted while coming back from office.
  • To instigate or encourage the commission of a crime.
A abets B to kill C.
  • A state of suspension.
The law favours that property should not remain in abeyance.
  • To put an end to.
The practise of Satipratha was abolished during the reign of Governer General William Bentick.
  • to make shorter; to curtail; to diminish
The court decided to abridge the trial process by limiting the number of witnesses each party could call.
  • a person against whom a warrant has been issued and who has absconded so that such warrant cannot be executed
The police are actively searching for the absconding person who failed to appear in court for his scheduled hearing.
  • the action or practice of abstaining
The court imposed a condition of abstinence from drugs as part of the defendant's bail terms.
  • The fact of accepting.
Acceptance must be absolute and unqualified to convert a proposal into promise.
  • An associate in crime or guilt.
Conviction is not illegal merely because it proceeds upon uncorroborated testimony of an accomplice.
  • An allegation against a person that he has committed an offence.
Accusations against the accused were proved by the prosecution.
  • A person against whom an allegation has been made that she/he has committed an offence.
The accused was charged with the offence of murder.
  • To set free from the charge of an offence after trial.
The court acquitted the accused as prosecution was not able to prove the case beyond reasonable doubts.
  • the court's decision that a person is innocent of the crime they were charged with.
The case resulted in acquittal of the accused
  • an act which is illegal
Actus reus refers to the physical act or conduct that constitutes a criminal offense, distinct from the individual's mental state or intent.
  • defer proceeding to another day
Adjournment refers to the temporary suspension of legal proceedings or meetings to a later time or date.
  • Allowability as judicial proof, the quality of being admissible.
A Judge decides the admissibility of Evidence.
  • Capable on being allowed as judicial proof
Whoever issues or signs any certificate required by law to be given or signed, or relating to any fact of which such certificate is by law admissible in evidence,
  • A voluntary acknowledgment of the existence of a fact or the truth of an allegation made by a party in a dispute.
An admission is a statement which suggests any inference as to any fact in issue or relevant fact.
  • A gentle reproof to a convict in lieu of punishment.
The court can release offenders under S.3 of Probation of Offenders Act, 1958 after admonition.
  • Acting in contrary direction.
The court passed an adverse order.
  • One who is qualified to plead before the court of law.
The advocate applied for bail in Session's Court.
  • The Highest Law Officer of the states in India.
For a person to be appointed as Advocate General he must be qualified to be a judge of the High Court.
  • A written statement in the name of a person, called the deponent by whom it is voluntarily signed and sworn to or affirmed.
The affidavit must be notarized for validity.
  • A fight, or argument or an instance of violent behaviour in a public place.
Punishment provided for the offence of affray is imprisonment of up to one month or a fine up to Rs 100.
  • A relationship between two parties in which one, the agent, represents the other, the principal, in day-to-day transactions.
No consideration is necessary to create an agency.
  • A person employed to do any act for another or to represent another in dealings with third person.
The agent was employed by the principal.
  • When two persons are related either by blood or adoption or wholly through males
The property of a male Hindu dying intestate shall devolve upon the agnates of the deceased in the absence of class II heirs.
  • Every promise and every set of promises, forming the consideration for each other is agreement
Every promise and every set of promises, forming the consideration for each other, is an agreement
  • A foreigner.
Alien enemies residing in India may sue with the permission of the Central Government.
  • a person owing allegiance to an adverse belligerent State; a person owing allegiance to a country which is at war with India
The court ruled that the rights of the alien enemy were limited during times of war.
  • to transfer one's interest to another
The court found that the company's actions could alienate its stakeholders, undermining trust and breaching fiduciary duties.
  • the natural, lawful and faithful obedience that every subject owes to the sovereign or a citizen owes to the State and its Constitution
Citizens are expected to pledge allegiance to their country, demonstrating their commitment to its values and principles.
  • Modification or change.
Alteration in the maintenance allowance can be made under Section 127 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to any means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom.
Conciliation is a form of alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
  • to merge into a single body
The court approved the amalgamation of the two corporations, recognizing that it would streamline operations and enhance competitive advantage.
  • to merge into a single body
The legal amalgamation of two companies required careful consideration of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
  • open to more than one interpretation
The contract's ambiguous language led to a protracted legal dispute over its interpretation and enforcement.
  • Any alteration made or proposed by adding, deleting or substituting something.
The amendments to the constitution can be made under Article 368 of the Constitution of India.
  • friendly; done with mutual goodwill
The parties reached an amicable settlement, avoiding the need for a lengthy trial.
  • One from whom a person descends.
An ancestor's lineage up to 5 degrees from father's side fall under sapinda relationship.
  • Subservient, related and supplementary.
Ancillary Medical Services would not be available for a term of one month.
  • to affect so as to ruffle, trouble, vex
The defendant's repeated failure to comply with court orders began to annoy the judge, prompting a warning of contempt of court proceedings.
  • " an amount specially of money payable yearly (or by extension at other regular intervals, as quarterly) for a certain or uncertain period"
The lawyer advised his client to establish an annuity as part of the estate plan to ensure a steady income stream for the beneficiary.
  • pre-arrest bail which means allowing an accused person to apply for bail before arrest.
The petitioner filed for anticipatory bail to secure protection against arrest in connection with the alleged offense before any formal charges were filed
  • A proceeding taken before a superior court or authority for reversing or modifying decision of an inferior court.
A second appeal lies to the High Court in civil cases only on substantial question of law.
  • The action of appearing formally.
Party's pleader made appearance before the court.
  • The Appropriate Government refers to either the Union Government or The State Government.
The appropriate government can commute the death sentence.
  • Determination of a matter in dispute by Aribtrators. (Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996)
The arbitration clause was added to the agreement by the parties.
  • The national armed forces intended for military service on land.
Indian defence forces are divided into three parts viz, Army, Navy and Air Force.
  • That which remains unpaid.
The arrears of rent were not paid.
  • to seize someone, usually because they are suspected of committing a crime, and take them into custody.
The police moved swiftly to arrest the suspect after gathering sufficient evidence of his involvement in the crime
  • Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury upon the person of another, when coupled with an apparent present ability to do so.
Mere words are not punishable under assault under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
  • A property attached by the court for the purpose of execution.
The attached property was ordered to be sold by the court.
  • The action of attaching.
The court ordered for the attachment of property of A.
  • The Attorney General of India is the Chief Legal Advisor of the Government of India.
For a person to be appointed as Attorney General of India he must be qualified to be a judge of the Supreme Court.
  • A body entrusted with the right or power to do something.
Delhi Development Authority revised its slum rehabilitation policy.