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Balance decree

Balance decree, word decree after the word 'balance' means entitlement to a further sum, N.K. Rajagarhia v. Mahavir Plantation Ltd., (2006) 1 SCC 502.--Includes the amount waived at the trial stage, N.K. Rajagarhia v. Mahavir Plantation Ltd., (2006) 1 SCC 502....


decree nisi

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final decree

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decree pro confesso

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consent decree

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Necessary to satisfy the decree

Necessary to satisfy the decree, indicated the legislative intent that no sale can be allowed beyond the decretal amount mentioned in the sale proclamation, Balkrishnan v. Melayanda Konarke, (2006) 3 SCC 49....


Passing of decree

Passing of decree, the expression will mean 'the passing of a judgment', AIR 1995 Ori 180 (183). [Hindu Marriage Act (25 of 1955), s. 13(1)(A)(ii)]...


Statutory Rules and Orders

Statutory Rules and Orders. Very numerous Acts of Parliament, especially those passed in recent years, empower the Sovereign in Council, some Govern-ment Department, or Courts of Justice, to make rules, having the same effect as the statute under which they are made, to regulate details left unprovided for by such statute. Thus, there are the Bankruptcy Rules regulating the practice under the Bankruptcy Acts; the Rules of the Supreme Court, regulating the practice of the High Court and the Court of Appeal; Orders of the Ministries of Health, Labour, etc., and Orders of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, under the (English) Diseases of Animals Act, 1894, and other Acts; and hundreds of other rules, orders, and regulations, in some cases requiring to be laid before Parliament, and in other cases not, and in some cases required to be published in the London, Edinburgh, or Dublin Gazette, and in others not.The (English) Rules Publication Act 1893 (56 & 57 Vict. c. 66), directs that...


Mandamus

Mandamus [we command). (1) A high prerogative writ of a most extensive remedial nature. In form it is a command issuing in the King's name from the King's Bench Division of the High Court only, and addressed to any person, corporation, or inferior court of judicature requiring them to do something therein specified, which appertains to their office, and which the court holds to be consonant to right and justice. It is used principally for public purposes, and to enforce performance of public duties. It enforces, however, some private rights when they are withheld by public officers.It is a general rule that this writ is only to be issued where a party has no other specific remedy; and he must apply to the court without delay. the jurisdiction is altogether in the discretion of the court. It can only be obtained from the King's Bench Division, and on motion, and not in an action; [(English) R.S.C., Ord. LIII., r. 4]. For rules of procedure, see (English) Crown Office Rules, 1906, rr. 49...


order

order 1 : a state of peace, freedom from unruly behavior, and respect for law and proper authority [maintain law and ] 2 : an established mode or state of procedure [a call to ] 3 a : a mandate from a superior authority see also executive order b : a ruling or command made by a competent administrative authority ;specif : one resulting from administrative adjudication and subject to judicial review and enforcement [an administrative may not be inconsistent with the Constitution "Wells v. State, 654 So. 2d 145 (1995)"] c : an authoritative command issued by the court [violated a court and was jailed for contempt] cease-and-de·sist order [sēs-ənd-di-zist-, -sist-] : an order from a court or quasi-judicial tribunal to stop engaging in a particular activity or practice (as an unfair labor practice) compare injunction, mandamus, stay consent order : an agreement of litigating parties that by consent takes the form of a court order final order : an order of a court...



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