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Or
SCR 561. [Rajasthan Mathwara Temple Act, 1959, s. 5(2)(g)] (iii) The use of the word 'or' in the detention order does not show that the detaining authority was not definite regarding the ground of detention therefore, would
Sunday
2, c. 7, infra), 'the Lord's Day, commonly called Sunday.' It is a dies non juridicus, but an arrest for crime can be effected on this day; and bail can arrest their principal, and a sergeant-at-arms can
Prerogative of mercy
Prerogative of mercy. In early times the operation of the Royal Prerogative of Mercy was far wider than at the present day, as it was not only extended to some persons who in later ages would...
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Privilege
other business. The privileges of individual members of Parliament are, freedom of speech and person, including freedom from arrest and seizures, under process from the courts of justice; this, however, does not extend to indictable offences, to
The sentence imposed
The sentence imposed, is a sentence of imprison-ment or detention and therefore the requirement for a statement showing to what extent the sentence has not been carried out
Unless a shorter period is specified in the order
a shorter period is specified in the order, s. 11A(2) applies. S. 11A(2) validly extended the period of detention till the April 1, 1953, Godavari Parulekar v. State of Bombay, AIR 1953 SC 52: (1953) SCR 210;
Vagueness
varies according to the circumstances of each case, but if the statement of facts contains any ground of detention which is such that it is not possible for the detenu to clearly understand what exactly is the
Warrant
Warrant, an authority; a precept under hand and seal to some officer to arrest an offender, to be dealt with according to due course of law; also, a writ conferring some right
Wilful disobedience
Wilful disobedience, 'willful disobedience' to a writ issued by a court constitutes civil contempt, though mere failure to obey the writ may not constitute civil contempt depending upon the facts and circumstances of the case. The...
Detinue
seeks to recover the goods in specie, or on failure thereof the value and also damages for the detention. The grounds of the action are: (1) a property in the plaintiff, either absolute or special (at the
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