List of Vocabulary

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  • A solemn appeal usually formal calling upon God to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says.
Oath to the president is administered by the Chief Justice of India.
  • An opinion of law not necessary to the decision
The judges' non-binding observations are the obiter dicta.
  • a duty to do or not to do something
Obligation includes every duty enforceable by law.
  • to adhere to; to follow; to perceive; to watch
The officer was required to observe the suspect's behavior before taking further action.
  • Any act or omission made punishable by any law for the time being in force.
The word offence includes every act committed outside India which, of committed in India, would be punishable under this Code.
  • a collection of many cross-sectoral regulations at different levels in one regulatory product.
The House passed its own elections omnibus bill, HB 531, on March 1
  • with option to the recipient that he may accept the goods as sold to him or return them to the supplier
In a sale or return contract, ownership of the goods remains with the seller until the buyer either accepts them or fails to return them within the stipulated period.
  • a sitting of court at the transactions of which the public are free to be present
The Supreme Court upheld the principle of open court for judicial transparency and fairness.
  • Evidence given orally.
Facts can be proved by oral evidence under Section 59 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
  • An authoritative direction, mandate passed by a court or judge.
The court passed an injunction order.
  • an order having the full force of law that is issued by the British Monarch acting by and with the advice of the Privy Council or by Governor General
The policy was implemented by Order in Council
  • Ordinance promulgated by the President of India or the Governor of any State when the legislature is not in session; a class of delegated legislation
The government issued an ordinance to implement emergency measures for public safety.
  • one, who holds himself out as an owner but is not really so
The plaintiff's claim of ostensible ownership misled others into believing they owned the property.
  • To dominate or prevail over.
Governer's power to pardon overrides Section 433A of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
  • To prevail or take precedence over
Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 has overriding effect.
  • to set aside (a previous action or decision)
The judge decided to overrule the objection, allowing the witness to answer the question.
  • the fact or state of being an owner; proprietorship
The ownership of the property is legally vested in the buyer upon full payment and registration of the title deed.