Cause, Matter
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Cause, matter, the expression 'cause' or 'matter' would include any proceeding pending in court and it would cover almost every kind of proceeding in court including civil or criminal, Delhi Judicial Service Assn. v. State of Gujarat, (1991) 4 SCC 406: AIR 1991 SC 2176 (2210). [Constitution of India, Art. 142 (1)]
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