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BringThe word "brings" has been stated in "The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary", Volume-I as "cause...343
CeaseMeaning of word 'Cease' as per Black's Dictionary are (1) To stop forfeit, suspend, or bring to an end....1086
Cause of ActionOrder VII, rule 11 of the Code says, inter alia, that- 'the plaint shall be rejected where it does...1126
Non-obstante clauseWhen the non-obstante clause refers to the provision of a statute, the intention of the legislature must...1544
AccusationAccusation is a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt....2196
ActAct means Act of Parliament, that which is done by persons, generally consequent on volition. It may...2213
ActionAction is a law suit involving the right of one party to recover from another person in a court of law....1753
Adverse possessionAdverse possession refers to one person’s occupation of land which is inconsistent with the right of...1457
AlibiAlibi postulates physical impossibility of the accused at the scene of offence by reason of his presence...1526
AdvocateAn advocate is a person who by profession pleads for another or conducts a case in a court of law. He...1093