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Defensive Allegation

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

Defensive allegation, the mode of propounding facts relied upon as a defence by a defendant in the spiritual courts. He is entitled to the plaintiff's answer upon oath, and may thence proceed to proofs as well as his antagonist, 3 Steph. Com.

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