Glossary

Sanctioning Rights

Sanctioning Rights means those rights which are arising out of the infringement of primary rights,e.g. right to sue.

Autonomous Legislation

A kind of subordinate legislation empowering the autonomous bodies (like Universities, societies etc.) to make by-rules for the purpose of regulating their internal conducts, is called...

De facto

Literal Meaning: It means of/in fact . Definition: Some phenomenon which is arising out or is established in facts, is called de facto.

Obiter Dicta

It means saying by the way It is the opinion or approach expressed in a judgment, as to some fact or matter which is not...

Secularism: Meaning, Definition, Concept and Examples

Introduction Secularism is a fundamental principle that forms the backbone of modern democratic societies. It plays a crucial role in maintaining peace and harmony in...

Cross-examine

Questioning of a witness by the attorney for the other side.  

Common law

The legal system that originated in England. It is based on court decisions rather than statutes passed by the legislature.

charge

The law that the police believe the defendant has broken.

Chambers

A judge's office.

Case law

The use of court decisions to determine how other law (such as statutes) should apply in a given situation. For example, a trial court...

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