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.
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