Drishti Judiciary : List of Vocabulary

List of Vocabulary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Wager

Something (especially a sum of money) laid down on issue of an uncertain event .

Agreements by way of wager are void.

Waive

to relinquish either by express declaration or by some intentional act which by law is equivalent to this

The defendant sought to waive their right to a jury trial, opting instead for a bench trial before the judge.

Witness

one who gives or is to give evidence in a cause; a person sworn to speak the truth in a trial; one who attests a document; one that is cognizant of something by direct experience

The witness testified in court, providing crucial evidence that helped clarify the events surrounding the case.

Wrongful

Unjust

He was punished for the wrongful possession of a gun.

Wrongful Gain

A gain by unlawful means of property to which the person gaining is not legally entitled.

The provision for Wrongful Gain is provided by Section 23 of the Indian Penal Code.

Wrongful Loss

A loss by unlawful means of property to which the person losing it is legally entitled.

The provision for Wrongful Loss is provided by Section 23 of the Indian Penal Code.

Wrongful Possession

Possession by a person not entitled to the property or obtains possession through wrongful means.

A is in wrongful possession of B's property.