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Nisi

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Nisi, means 'unless' (of a court's ex parte ruling or grant of relief) having validity unless the adversely affected party appears and shows cause why it should be withdrawn, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1068.

Nisi. A decree, rule, or order of the Court is said to be made nisi when it is to take effect unless the party against whom it is made comes before the Court and gives reasons by a certain date why it should not take effect. See DECREE NISI; ABSOLUTE.

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