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Interpretation of statuteThe judicial process by which the true meaning of a statute is ascertained through the medium of the...1585
Actionable claimThe term means a claim in respect of which cause of action has already matured and which, subject to...1651
AffidavitA written statement sworn before a person having authority to administer an oath. An affidavit must be...1665
Habeas CorpusThe term literally means “have the body”. It is addressed to one who detains or imprisons another...1709
Culpable Homicide not amounting to MurderException 1.—Culpable homicide is not murder if the offender, whilst deprived of the power of self-control...1739
ActionAction is a law suit involving the right of one party to recover from another person in a court of law....1751
Bainama A certificate of sale granted by court after confirmation; A written agreement to sell a thing accompanied...1777
AcceptorAfter the drawee of a bill has signed his assent upon the bill, or, if there are more parts thereof than...1795
Abandoning EmploymentA person abandons his employment within the meaning of this section who, notwithstanding that it is an...1820
AbductionWhoever by force compels, or by any deceitful means induces, any person to go from any place, is said...1835