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Separation of share from joint holding or tenancyThe term 'separation' is not a legal term like "amalgamation" or "subdivi­sion"; it is not used in section...774
DischargeThe word "discharge" has not been defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure but nevertheless the word...1645
Joint ownersThe expression ‘joint owners’ according to the said dictionary means: “Two or more persons who...730
Con­stitutional authority - Statutory authorityThe Speaker discharging a constitutional obligation in exercise of a constitu­tional power wears the...1278
Any personThe words "any person" appearing in section 138 [the Negotiable Instruments Act] is nothing...682
Day"Day" means a period of twenty-four hours beginning at midnight. [See section 2(d), the Factories Act,...795
Debtor"Debtor" includes a judgment debtor. [See section 2(a), the Insolvency Act, 1920 (Act No. V of 1920)]....497
Decree-holder"decree-holder" means any person in whose favour a decree has been passed or an order capable of execution...796
Defendant"Defendant" includes any person from or through whom a defendant derives his liability to be sued. [See...528
Depositor"Depositor" means a person by whom, or on whose behalf, money has been heretofore, or shall be hereafter,...512