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Administrative business

distinguished from the 'contentious' business of the Court, which means hostile litigation between parties. Formerly also certain business transacted at Quarter

Active politics

(as amended in 1983)] Means service at outposts, or against hostile tribes or other persons in the field. Assam Rifles Act,

Act of State

283. The expression 'Act of State' is not limited to hostile action between rulers resulting in the occupation of territories. It

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Repugnant

Disposed to fight against hostile at war with being at variance contrary inconsistent refractory disobedient

Redoubt

in fortifying tops of hills and passes and positions in hostile territory

Contraband

or conventions. But this classification is not always respected during hostilities. See DECLARATION OF LONDON. Where goods which would be contraband

Colony

they have a right to demand, for the resistance of hostile aggression, and the peaceful possession of their territory. As a

Scandalising the court

India, (2003) 2 SCC 45. Scandalising the court, would mean hostile criticism of judges or judiciary, D.C. Saxenca v. Chief Justice

Crime of violence

infliction or threat of force or the doing of a hostile act, R (August) v. Criminal Injuries Panel (CA), (2001) 2

Occupation

finds itself in fact placed under the authority of a hostile army. This means that occupation is by military authorities, Rev.

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