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Bias

a personal and often unreasoned judgment for or against one side in a dispute, Webster's Dictionary of Law, Indian Edn. (2005), p. 49. Means lacking impartiality. Its proper significance is to denote a departure from the standard

Kidnapping from lawful guardianship

without the consent of such guardian, is said to kidnap such minor or person from lawful guardianship. (Indian Penal Code, s. 361) … Kidnapping from lawful guardianship, Whoever takes or entices any minor under sixteen years of age if a male, or under eighteen

Brief

of an argument that sets forth the main points with supporting precedents and evidence, Webster's Dictionary of Law, Indian Edn. (2005), p. 60. Means a written statement setting out the legal contentions of a party in litigation,

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Blue Sky Law

registration) of the sale of securities (as stock) for the purpose of preventing fraud, Webster's Dictionary of Law, Indian Edn. (2005), p. 54.

Bill of Rights

the people against violation by the Government e.g. first 10 amendments to American Constitution, Webster's Dictionary of Law, Indian Edn. (2005), p. 52.

Laws in force in the territory of India

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 … Laws in force in the territory of India, the words 'laws in force in the territory of India' in

Theft and larceny

out' of property from the person legally entitled thereto, may amount to 'theft' under s. 378 of the Indian Penal Code, in this respect the offence differs from 'larceny' in English Law which contemplates permanent gain or

Keeping

necessity arises, State of Haryana v. Raja Ram, (1973) 1 SCC 544: AIR 1973 SC 819 (822). (Indian Penal Code, s. 361) The words 'takes or entices any minor... out of the keeping of the lawful guardian … (Indian Penal Code, s. 361) The words 'takes or entices any minor... out of the keeping of the lawful guardian of such minor' in s. 361, are significant. The use of the word 'keeping' in the context

Foreign award

[Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, s. 44 & 2(e)] An award made outside India, even if governed by Indian Law, may be a foreign award but it must satisfy two conditions, viz., that it is made (i) in

Bench

Law Dictionary, 7th Edn. Bench, is a place where a judge sits in Court, Webster's Dictionary of Law, Indian Edn. (2005), p. 47. Means the raised area occupied by the judge in a courtroom, Black Law Dictionary,

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