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Act of a firmAn "act of a firm" means any act or omission by all the partners, or by any partner or agent of the firm...1533
Lis Pendens[Latin: a pending suit] Lis pendens is a Latin term, connotes a pending suit. Lis pendens is a notice...1537
Adjudication"Adjudication" or "order of adjudication" means an order made under section 10 declaring a debtor to...1538
Addition"Addition" means the place of residence, and the profession, trade, rank and title (if any) of a person...1544
KabinnamaKabinnama is a marriage settlement; a deed of dower in a Mohammadan marriage. If the marriage is otherwise...1592
Adverse possessionAdverse possession refers to one person’s occupation of land which is inconsistent with the right of...1599
Hiba-bil-iwazA gift for a consideration. Hiba-bil-iwaz is a gift for which a return or consideration is exchanged,...1633
DischargeThe word "discharge" has not been defined in the Code of Criminal Procedure but nevertheless the word...1644
AdulteratedAn article of food shall be deemed to be "adulterated" if— (a) any substance has been mixed and packed...1658
AlibiAlibi postulates physical impossibility of the accused at the scene of offence by reason of his presence...1673