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List of Vocabulary

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  • that which can be touched; material; objective
Substantive evidence is tangible evidence that directly backs up a statement or argument
  • An injunction passed on temporary basis.
The provision of Temporary Injunction is contained in the Civil Procedure Code, 1908.
  • One who holds land, house etc. by lease.
The tenant was evicted under the Delhi Rent Control Act.
  • To put an end to something.
An agency terminates on the death of principal.
  • Jurisdiction over cases arising in or involving persons/property within a defined territory.
The dispute relating to partition of property comes under the territorial jurisdiction of court where the property is situated.
  • Relating to will.
Testamentary succession is governed by The Indian Succession Act 1925.
  • One who makes the will.
The testator donated his property to charity by way of will.
  • The statement made by a witness under oath.
The testimony of the witness was recorded.
  • Right barred on account of non-action for the period prescribed under the law of limitation.
The lawsuit was dismissed because the claim was time-barred.
  • A civil wrong independent of contract
The law of tort in India is primarily derived from English common law, adapted selectively for Indian context.
  • Poisonous
Some factories release toxic substances into the atmosphere.
  • A mark used by a manufacturer or trader to distinguish his goods from the goods of another.
Registration of trade mark is not mandatory in India.
  • Human Trafficking is the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of people through force, fraud or deception, with the aim of exploiting them for profit.
Trafficking of a person is punishable under S. 370 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860.
  • A transaction is a group of facts, connected together to be referred to by a single legal name, a crime, contract, wrong or any other subject of enquiry which may be in issue.
Res gestae includes facts forming part of same transaction.
  • To go onto somebody's land or property without permission.
Criminal trespass is described under Section 441 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
  • A judicial examination in accordance with law.
The trial court convicted the accused.
  • Tribunals are judicial or quasi-judicial institutions established by law.
Appeals from National Green Tribunal lie to the Supreme Court.
  • A person who has property or rights which he holds or is bound to exercise for or on behalf of another or for accomplishment of some specific purpose.
Trustee includes every person holding property in trust.