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was not definite regarding the ground of detention therefore, would not introduce an infirmity as might justify the quashing of the order, Firoj Farukee v. State of West Bengal, AIR 1972 SC 2141: (1973) 3 SCC 903.

Prorogation

this is called prorogation. When the House is prorogued, all the pending proceedings of the House are not quashed and pending Bills do not lapse. The prorogation of the House may take place at any time either

Plea

the action. The distinction between these two classes of pleas was that the dilatory showed some ground for quashing the declaration, the peremptory for defeating the action. Consult Bullen and Leake, or Odgers on Pleading, and Ch.

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Peremption

Peremption, a non suit, also a quashing or killing. See NONSUIT.

Pardon

he had been doubly pardoned) of Mr. Adolf Beck, a remarkable case of mistaken identity. The Committee suggested quashing the conviction on motion by the Attorney-General and entering an acquittal as of record. In the Beck case

quashal

quashal : an act of quashing something [opposed the of the indictment]

Dilatory pleas

of temporary incapacity to proceed with the suit; or pleas in abatement, showing some matter for abatement or quashing the declaration. These pleas must have been verified by affidavit or otherwise, and pleaded within four days from

Certiorari

Certiorari (to be more fully informed of), an original writ issuing out of the Crown side of the King's Bench Division of the High Court of Justice, addressed, in the king's name, to judges or officers...

Attainder

is after judgment, whereas conviction is upon the verdict of guilty but before judgment pronounced, and may be quashed upon some point of law reserved, or judgment may be arrested. See Co. Litt. 390 b, 391 a.

Array

jurors are returned at the nomination of either party, or for any other partiality, the array shall be quashed, See Archbold's Criminal Pleading.

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