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  • The collective sitting of both the Houses of Parliament called by the President of India which is presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
The Joint Sitting of both the houses is provided under Article 108 of the Constitution of India.
  • One invested with authority to determine any cause or question in court of justice.
An assistant Session Judge cannot pass a sentence of imprisonment of more than 10 years.
  • A separation of husband or wife under the orders of court which puts an end to cohabitation but not to marriage.
A court can grant decree of judicial separation under S. 10 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955.
  • The authority or power of a court to entertain and decide any judicial proceeding.
The Session Court has jurisdiction to try murder cases.
  • power or authority in general; legal authority or power; the authority or power of a court to entertain and decide on any judicial proceedings; the area over which the power of the court extends
This court does not have jurisdiction to adjudicate this case.
  • A person who is an expert in law.
The President can appoint a distinguished Jurist as a Judge of the Supreme Court.
  • A body of persons , corporation, partnership or other legal entity recognized by law as subject of rights and duties.
An Idol of God is considered a juristic person.
  • A certain number of men, selected according to law, and sworn to inquire of certain matters of fact, and declare the truth upon evidence to be laid before them.
It is said that the jury's failure to convict Nanavati led to the abolition of jury trials in India.
  • Subject to action of court of justice.
Directive Principles of State Policy are non-justiciable.
  • Having legal justification for an act.
A private person is justified by law to arrest a proclaimed offender.
  • A juvenile is a child below the age of eighteen years.
This Act may be called the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015.
  • children who have committed an indictable offence
He is a juvenile offender, and his case is being heard in the juvenile court.