Laches
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Laches [fr. lacher, Fr., to loosen], slackness, negligence in pursuing a legal remedy whereby the party forfeits the benefit upon the principle Vigilantibus non dormientibus jura subveniunt. See that maxim; also Nullum tempus occurrit regi; and LIMITATION OF ACTIONS.
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