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Meaning or connotation of words and phrases

or commodity the turnover of which is taxed in a sales tax enactment, if there is one principle fairly well-settled it is that the words or expressions must be construed in the sense in which they are

Misconduct

decision by ignoring very material documents which throw abundant light on the controversy to help a just and fair decision, K.P. Poulose v. State of Kerala, AIR 1975 SC 1259 (1261): (1975) 2 SCC 236. [Arbitration Act,

Mop

Mop. See STATUTE-FAIR.

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Necessity, agent of

from the very necessities of the case, be justified in assuming extraordinary powers; . . . his acts, fairly done, under such circumstances, will be binding up on his principal' (Story on Agency, 9th ed. s. 141).

New trial

Court must be satisfied that there are strong probable grounds to suppose that the merits have not been fairly and fully discussed, and that the decision is not agreeable to the justice and truth of the case

As it deems fit

in view of the fact that civil consequences would ensue by reason thereof, the same must be exercised fairly and bona fide. The discretion so exercised is subject to appeal as also judicial review, and, thus, must

ineffective assistance of counsel

of counsel :representation of a criminal defendant that is so flawed as to deprive the defendant of a fair trial [claimed ineffective assistance of counsel following his conviction] called also ineffective assistance NOTE: Ineffective assistance of counsel

Argumentative

only from the words used. By R. S.C. Ord. XIX., r. 27, where pleadings prejudice, embarrass, or delay fair trial, they may be struck out or amended, and by R. S. C. Ord. XXXVIII., r. 3, the

just

correctness [ sanctions cannot be excessive in relation to the offense] b : conforming with what is deemed fair or good [the award of attorney's fees was ] [the application of this rule retroactively is not ]

hearing

his or her discharge has been granted or is told the reasons why it has not been granted fair hearing : a hearing that is conducted impartially and in accordance with due process and for which the

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