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Legal Glossary

500+ Indian legal terms explained in plain Hindi & English.

A

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AffidavitA sworn written statement made before a magistrate, notary, or officer.Anticipatory BailBail granted in anticipation of arrest under Section 482 BNSS.AppealA legal proceeding to challenge the decision of a lower court before a higher court.

B

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BailTemporary release of an accused pending trial, with or without surety.BarThe collective body of advocates licensed to practice before a court.Bona FideActing in good faith, without intent to defraud or deceive.

C

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CaveatA notice filed to ensure no order is passed without hearing the caveator.Cognizable OffenceAn offence where police may arrest without a warrant.Consumer ForumQuasi-judicial body under Consumer Protection Act for resolving consumer disputes.

D

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DecreeA formal expression of the adjudication of a court on a civil matter.DefamationPublication of a false statement that harms the reputation of a person.

F

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FIRFirst Information Report — document recorded by police about a cognizable offence.

H

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Habeas CorpusWrit requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a court.High CourtThe highest court within a state, with original and appellate jurisdiction.

I

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InjunctionA court order requiring a party to do or refrain from a specific act.

L

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Lok AdalatAlternative dispute resolution forum under NALSA for conciliation-based settlement.

P

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Power of AttorneyA document authorising one person to act on behalf of another legally.PILPublic Interest Litigation — legal action to protect public interest in courts.

R

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RERAReal Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 — protects homebuyers.RTIRight to Information Act, 2005 — empowers citizens to seek government information.

S

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Suo MotuCourt-initiated action on its own motion, without a petition being filed.Stay OrderA court order temporarily halting a proceeding or enforcement of a judgment.

W

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Writ PetitionA formal petition to a High Court or Supreme Court seeking extraordinary relief.