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List of Vocabulary

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  • Robbery committed by a gang of 5 persons.
The offence of Dacoity is punishable under Section 395 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860.
  • the sum claimed or awarded in compensation for loss or injury sustained
In suits in which damages are claimed, any fact which will enable the Court to determine the amount of damages which ought to be awarded, is relevant.
  • in fact; as a matter of fact
The court recognized the appointment as de facto valid, despite not meeting the de jure requirements
  • a weapon causing or having the capacity to cause death
Whoever, being armed with any deadly weapon, or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, is a member of an unlawful assembly
  • One who is indebted to another
A's debtor refused to repay the debt.
  • a partner who is dead
The will outlined how the assets of the deceased partner should be distributed among the surviving partners and their heirs.
  • To cause to believe what is false.
To deceive, is an important ingredient of fraud.
  • a formal expression of adjudication by which the court
A 'decree' is an order issued by a court that resolves or makes effective a judicial matter.
  • the action of defaming; the fact of being defamed
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit claiming that the defendant's statements constituted defamation and caused significant harm to their reputation."
  • Defamation in writing
The court found that the published article constituted defamatory libel, as it falsely accused the plaintiff of criminal behavior and damaged their reputation
  • the opposing or denial of the truth or validity of the prosecutor’s complaint; the proceedings by a defendant or accused party (or his legal agents) for defending himself
The defense contends that the evidence presented is insufficient to establish guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, thereby warranting dismissal of the charges
  • The act of delegation.
Delegated Legislation is an integral part of administrative law.
  • Determining and marking of boundaries
A co-owner is competent to transfer the entire property after determination and demarcation of his share so as to bind the other co-owners.
  • one who deposes or gives evidence; a witness
The deponent affirms under oath that the statements made in this affidavit are true to the best of their knowledge and belief.
  • To testify or give (evidence, etc) on oath.
The witness deposed his testimony in court.
  • The action of derogating, detraction .
There can be no derogation from the terms of a contract.
  • The action of detaining; Keeping in confinement or custody.
No arrest or detention of a woman can be done in execution of a money decree.
  • A figure composed of lines, serving to illustrate a statement or to aid in a demonstration.
The attorney used a diagram to illustrate the chain of events leading up to the accident in her opening statement.
  • an agent employed by a State in its diplomatic service or in its intercourse or negotiations with other States
A diplomatic agent is granted immunity from legal process in the host country under international law.
  • The act of freeing from an obligation.
The court can discharge the accused before the trial begins.
  • Pertaining to discretion.
The Court utilized its discretionary powers.
  • Not worthy of trust or belief
A tried to obtain money from B dishonestly.
  • The act of depravation of office.
News of A's dismissal came after charges of corruption were proved against him.
  • To refuse to recognize.
A was disowned from his parent's property.
  • To separate and go in different directions.
The unlawful assembly was ordered to be dispersed.
  • A situation or fact that means one is not allowed or able to participate in something.
Disqualification for the membership of Parliament is provided under Article 102 of the Constitution of India.
  • Deprive someone of power, rights, or possessions.
The adopted child shall not divest any person of any estate which vested in him or her before the adoption.
  • A bench constituting of two judges.
The Division Bench of Gujarat High Court passed a sentence of death.
  • The legal end of a marriage..
Divorce by mutual consent can be obtained under Section 13-B of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
  • The place in a criminal court where a prisoner stands or sits during trial
The offender stood quietly in dock.
  • an existing law inconsistent with a fundamental right though becomes inoperative from the date of the commencement of the Constitution is not dead altogether
the Doctrine of Eclipse holds that the law is dormant, not void, and revives when inconsistency is removed."
  • An official piece of writing which gives information, proof or evidence
An agent must be effective in writing for the purpose of registration and execution of a document.
  • Documents that can be presented as evidence.
Contents of a document can only be proved by documentary evidence.
  • The place where one has permanent residence to which if absent, he has the intention of returning.
A state where a person permanently resides is considered to be his domicile.
  • A gift of personal property by a person on the point of death.
A person suffering from marz who is under the apprehension of maut can make donatio mortis causa.
  • To whom the gift is made.
If the donee dies before acceptance, gift becomes void.
  • One who makes a gift.
Gift must be accepted during the lifetime of the donor.
  • Dower is security given by husband to his wife so that she can maintain herself after divorce or death of her husband.
Dower is an essential part of Muslim marriage.
  • Dowry Death relates to death of a woman within 7 years of marriage under unnatural circumstances in relation to dowry demands by her husband or his family.
For the offence of dowry death, death of woman must take place within 7 years of marriage.
  • Performance of a contract in a requisite manner
The due performance of contract entails meeting all specified terms and responsibilities as agreed upon.