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Fresh force

Fresh force, an act of violence (force) newly done in any city, borough, etc., Fitz. N.B. 7; Old Nat. B. 4.This term refers to force used in a town, and for which a remedy the Assize of fresh force existed, Black's Law Dictionary, 7th Edn....


Laws in force

Laws in force, Article 313 refers to laws in force which means statutory laws, Union of India v. Majji Jangammayya AIR 1977 SC 757 (767): (1977) 2 SCR 28: (1977) 1 SCC 606. [Constition of India, Art. 313]--the definition of the phrase 'laws in force' is an inclusive definition and is intended to include laws passed or made by a Legislature or other competent authority before the commencement of the Constitution irrespective of the fact that the law or any part thereof was not in operation in particular areas or at all, Sant Ram v. Labh Singh, (1964) 7 SCR 756: AIR 1965 SC 314 (316)....


Laws in force in the territory of India

Laws in force in the territory of India, the words 'laws in force in the territory of India' in Article 35(b) of Constitution also occur in Article 372, which continue in force existing laws which existed not only in the Provinces of British India but in all Indian States. In the context of these articles, what has to be seen is not whether the State of Hyderabad was part of the territory of India before the commencement of the Constitution but whether its territory is included in India, Director of Industries & Commerce v. V. Venkata Reddy, AIR 1973 SC 827: (1973) 2 SCR 562: (1973) 1 SCC 99. [Constitution of India, Art. 372 & 35 (6)]...


magnetic force

The force caused by a magnetic field a force which affects objects having a magnetic field and objects in which a magnetic field can be induced such as ferromagnetic substances a magnetic force manifests itself as an attraction for iron It is associated with electric currents and moving charged paticles as well as permanent magnets...


Air force reward

Air force reward, includes any gratuity or annuity, for long service or good conduct, badge pay or pension, and any other air force pecuniary reward. [Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950), s. 4 (vii)]...


force majeure

force majeure [French, superior force] 1 : superior or insuperable force 2 : an event (as war, labor strike, or extreme weather) or effect that cannot be reasonably anticipated or controlled : fortuitous event compare act of god, inevitable accident ...


Indian Naval Reserve Forces

Indian Naval Reserve Forces, 'Indian Naval Re-serve Forces' mean the naval reserve forces raised and maintained by the Central Government. [Navy Act, 1957 (62 of 1957), s. 3(9)]...


Forced

Done or produced with force or great labor or by extraordinary exertion hurried strained produced by unnatural effort or pressure as a forced style a forced laugh...


unlawful force

unlawful force see force ...


Scheme in force

Scheme in force, a scheme which has been duly sanctioned and published in compliance with provisions of s. 29 of Act is 'scheme in force', AIR 1974 Cal 309 (313). [Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948, s. 54]...



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