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...618
Adopted sonUnder the Hindu Law, the adopted son in relation to his adopted father stands equally with the natural...673
Adverse possessionAdverse possession refers to one person’s occupation of land which is inconsistent with the right of...1700
AdvertisementAn advertisement means any commercial publication/display of any message or notice in relation to any...621
AdvocateAn advocate is a person who by profession pleads for another or conducts a case in a court of law. He...1347
AffidavitA written statement sworn before a person having authority to administer an oath. An affidavit must be...1945
Agency of the GovernmentMere performance of governmental functions by an organisation will not automatically convert an organisation...1341
AgentGenerally agent is one who is appointed to bring his principal into contractual relationships with other...1294
AlibiAlibi postulates physical impossibility of the accused at the scene of offence by reason of his presence...1780
Alien EnemyThe expression has now acquired a legal connotation. Its authoritative exposition is to be found in Halsbury's...909