Judicial Dictionary - A

Judicial Dictionary


Legislative Dictionary


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AdmissionThe word “admission” according to plain and natural meaning connotes a conscious act. It means the...608
Adopted sonUnder the Hindu Law, the adopted son in relation to his adopted father stands equally with the natural...658
Adverse possessionAdverse possession refers to one person’s occupation of land which is inconsistent with the right of...1683
AdvertisementAn advertisement means any commercial publication/display of any message or notice in relation to any...609
AdvocateAn advocate is a person who by profession pleads for another or conducts a case in a court of law. He...1328
AffidavitA written statement sworn before a person having authority to administer an oath. An affidavit must be...1929
Agency of the GovernmentMere performance of governmental functions by an organisation will not automatically convert an organisation...1329
AgentGenerally agent is one who is appointed to bring his principal into contractual relationships with other...1275
AlibiAlibi postulates physical impossibility of the accused at the scene of offence by reason of his presence...1766
Alien EnemyThe expression has now acquired a legal connotation. Its authoritative exposition is to be found in Halsbury's...898