Skip to content
SourceLaw Dictionary Browse Letter C

Contra Pacem

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Contra pacem (against the peace). It was formerly necessary, in indictments to allege that the offence was committed against the peace of our Lord the King (or Lady the Queen).-(English) Criminal Procedure Act, 1851, s. 24. See (English) Indict-ments Act, 1915.

Definitions are for legal research. Always verify meaning in the context of the statute, judgment, or jurisdiction cited.

AI Briefs · Semantic Search · Save & annotate judgments

Start your 7-day free trial