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Definition :

Quia timet, is the right to be protected against anticipated future injury that cannot be prevented by the present action. The doctrine of 'quia timet' permits equitable relief based on a concern over future probable injury to certain rights or interest, where anticipated future injury cannot be prevented by a present action at law, such as where there is a danger that a defense at law might be prejudiced or lost if not tried immediately, 27A Am. Jur. 2d Equity 93, at 581.

Means 'because he fears'. A legal doctrine that allows a person to seek equitable relief from future probable harm to a specific right or interest, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 1260.

Means an action brought to prevent a wrong that is apprehended, Kushab Gogoi v. Hon'ble Speaker, Assam Legislative Assembly, (1995) 1 Gau LR 53.