Judicial Dictionary - C

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ChildDictionary meaning of the expression "child" is a son or daughter; one who stands in relation of origin...596
Co-ownerA co-owner means who is in concurrent ownership, possession and enjoyment of property with one or more...573
Code of Criminal ProcedureThe Code of Criminal Procedure is a procedural law. There is no express provision for its prospective...1210
Cognizable case Sections 156 and 157 of Code of Criminal Procedure contain enabling provisions giving power to the officer-in-charge...740
Cognizance"The word 'cognizance' refers to a stage of mutual condition at which the Magistrate or a Judge decide...1058
Common intention"Common intention" of several persons is to be inferred from their conduct, manner of doing the act and...1085
ComplaintSection 4(h) of the CrPC defines 'complaint' as making allegation orally or in writing about commission...1004
ConfessionConfession has not been defined neither in the Evidence Act nor in the Code of Criminal Procedure. Stephen...1506
ConsentConsent mentioned in section 494 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is not to be given mechanically. The...983
ConsiderationAn act, forbearance, or promise by one party to a contract that constitutes the price for which he buys...1038