Capital offence

A crime punishable by death. It applies to crimes such as first degree murder, genocide, and treason.

Arrest warrant

A written order directing the arrest of a party. Arrest warrants are issued by a judge after a showing of probable cause.  

Appellate

An appellate court has the power to review the judgment of another lower court or tribunal.

Appeal

A Legal Appeal is a remedy to challenge a court’s judgment in a higher court. In India, appeals exist in civil, criminal, and statutory cases. This article explains the meaning, types, and step-by-step appeal process.

Meaning of Allegation

An Allegation is a claim or statement that someone has committed a wrongful act, but which is not yet proven. In legal cases, allegations must be supported by evidence. This article explains its meaning, types, and examples.

Plea of guilty

A defendant’s plea that allows him to assert his innocence but allows the court to sentence the defendant without conducting a trial. Essentially, the...

Affirmed

Judgment by appellate courts where the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as decided in the lower court.

Brief

A written statement submitted by the lawyer for each side in a case that explains to the judge(s) why they should decide the case...

Binding precedent

A prior decision by a court that must be followed without a compelling reason or significantly different facts or issues. Courts are often bound...

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Standard required to convict a criminal defendant of a crime. The prosecution must prove the guilt so that there is no reasonable doubt to...

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