Quia Timet
Legal definition for Indian law research
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.
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.
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