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EnemyThe plain meaning of the Rule 161 (b) of the De­fence of Pakistan Rules is that any person who is the...807
ActThe word "act" denotes as well a series of acts as a single act. [See, section 33, the Penal Code, 1860...814
Certificate-debtor"Certificate-debtor" means the person named as debtor in a certificate filed under this Act, and includes...815
Undue InfluenceUndue influence means some unfair and improper conduct, some coercion from outside, some overreaching,...816
ImprisonmentThe expression "imprisonment" has neither been defined in the Penal Code nor in the Criminal Procedure...819
Central Legislature"Central Legislature" shall mean the Governor General in Council acting in a legislative capacity under...820
QuashingQuashing to annul or set aside. In law, a motion to quash asks the judge for an order setting aside or...820
Mandatory injunctionMandatory injunction requiring the performance of some specific act. An injunctive order issued by a...821
OwnerThe word, ‘owner’ means the person in whom is vested ownership, dominion, or title of property. He...822
Cellular ConfinementCellular confinement means such confinement with or without labour as entirely secludes a prisoner from...829