Decoy
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Decoy [probably fr. kooy, Dut., a cage], a place made for catching wild water-fowl. As to the rights of an owner of such a place, see Carrington v. Taylor, (1809) 11 East 571; 11 Mod 74, though the decision in this case is overruled by Allen v. Flood, 1898
AC 1.
The word 'decoy' means to entire, tempt, lure of allure. There can be no such thing as 'forcibly decoy is a person from his place of residence. The word implies enticement or luring by means of some fraud, trick, or temptation, but excludes the idea of force. (Black Law Dictionary, 7th Edn.)
AC 1.
The word 'decoy' means to entire, tempt, lure of allure. There can be no such thing as 'forcibly decoy is a person from his place of residence. The word implies enticement or luring by means of some fraud, trick, or temptation, but excludes the idea of force. (Black Law Dictionary, 7th Edn.)
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