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Hostile WitnessA hostile witness is defined as one who by the manner in which he gives his evidence shows that he is...1224
GiftIn Mulla's Principles of Mohammadan Law in section 138 "gift" has been defined as followed: "A Hiba...1223
DamagesCompensation for legal injury. As a general rule the theory upon which the law allows damages for the...1220
HatA market, a movable market, one held only on certain days in a week, a fair. “hat” or “bazar”...1220
Balance sheetThe balance sheet shows the profit and loss account or reserves at a reduced figure and the issued capital...1220
Property“Properties” means properties of any kind, movable or immovable and includes any right or interest...1215
EstoppelA preclusion in law which prevents a man alleging or denying a fact in consequence of his own previous...1212
Code of Criminal ProcedureThe Code of Criminal Procedure is a procedural law. There is no express provision for its prospective...1211
BillA formal statement or declaration of a thing in writing; a formal written statement of complaint to a...1209
Endorsement The act of the owner or payee signing his/her name to the back of a check, bill of exchange or other...1207