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Predicament

Predicament, the condition of things concerning which a logical proposition may be stated.

Presumption

may be of fact or of law. A pre-sumption is an inference sanctioned by law which does not logically or necessarily follow from the proved facts, State of West Bengal v. Mohd Khalil, (2000) 4 SCC 594

Presumption of fact

a fact from other set of proved facts, the court exercises a process of reasoning and reaches a logical conclusion as the most probable position. The above principle has gained legislative recognition in India when s. 114

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Proposition

Proposition, a single logical sentence.

Relevant

something to the purpose; especially of evidence as meaning supporting the contention of a party to a suit. Logically connected and tending to prove or disprove a matter in issue having appreciable probative value -- That is,

Therein

borne in mind that the Act deals with wakfs, its institutions and its properties. It would, therefore, be logical and reasonable to infer that its provisions empower only those who are interested in the wakfs, to institute

Tort

[Kelly v. Metropolitan Ry. Co., (1895) 1 QB 944]. The distinction between tort and contract is not a logical one and it is sometimes difficult to say whether a particular thing is a wrong or a breach

Battered Woman's syndrome

Battered Woman's syndrome, means the psycho-logical symptoms buffered by a woman repeatedly abused by a mate (as a husband), Battered Woman's syndrome is used as defense to violent criminal charges (as homicide). Evidence of repeated abuse...

Believe and hope

Believe and hope, 'to hope' means 'to want and expect'; to look forward with expectation and desire.' 'Hope' is a wishful feeling floating on nebulous foams projected into the unknown future, the term 'believe', in the...

direct

action of the people or the electorate and not by representatives [ democracy] 4 : characterized by close logical, causal, or consequential relationship [a interest in the outcome of the litigation] di·rect·ly adv n : direct examination

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