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Whoever legally bound by an oath or by an express provisions of law to state the truth
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Carucate
as to be published in Law Reports (see that title) for future use as a precedent. (3) A statement of facts and documents, raising a point of law, submitted for the opinion of counsel. See PRECEDENTS. (4) … varies in different counties from 60 to 120 acres. Case, includes a suit or any proceeding before a court. [Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 (39 of 1987), s. 2(1)(a)] Means--(1) A trial. (2) A trial involving some
Cognizance
of proceedings in Parliament, the privileges of the House of Commons, the existence of war with a foreign state, the several seals of the King, the Supreme Court and its jurisdiction, and many other things. A judge … of Commons, the existence of war with a foreign state, the several seals of the King, the Supreme Court and its jurisdiction, and many other things. A judge is not bound to take cognizance of current events,
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Contempt of court
order or direction of the court constitutes contempt of court, provided the violation is wilful, Haryana SAS v. State of Haryana, AIR 1990 SC 968. … LR 8 QB 134), there is an express power to punish by s. 162 of the (English) County Courts Act, 1888), as talking boisterously, applauding any part of the proceedings, refusing to be sworn or to answer
Legislation
legislation, it is trite, is not confined to a statute enacted by Parliament or the legislature of a State, which would include delegated legislation and subordinate legislation or an executive order made by the Union of India, … a statute, statutory rule or issue of an executive order or instruction would not confer jurisdiction upon a court only because of the situs of the office of the market thereof, Kusum Ingots & Alloys Ltd. v.
Reparation
not be repeated, thus repairing the psychological harm suffered by the victim as a result of the crime, State of Gujarat v. Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat, (1998) 7 SCC 392. Mean 'Payment for an injury or … psychological harm suffered by the victim as a result of the crime, State of Gujarat v. Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat, (1998) 7 SCC 392. Mean 'Payment for an injury or damage; redress for a wrong done,
opinion
of Cheyenne, 843 P.2d 1190 (1992)"] NOTE: Advisory opinions are issued esp. by administrative agencies and by some state courts. Federal courts are constrained by the U.S. Constitution to deciding only cases or controversies and cannot issue advisory
Toll
[(English) County Courts Act, 1933, s. 40] The expression 'toll' normally means a definite payment exacted by the State or the local authority; by virtue of sovereignty or lordship, or in return for protection; more especially, for
Account or Accompt
Account or Accompt [fr. compte, Fr., computo, Lat.], a registry of debts, credits, and charges, or a detailed statement of a series of receipts (credits) and disbursements (debits) of money-which have taken place between two or more … where it has been accepted and discharged. Stated and settled accounts may be investigated and reopened by the Court on the ground of fraud or fiduciary relationships. See SURCHARGE and FALSIFY. Companies under the Companies Act, 1929,
Penalty
Penalty, is a liability under the taxing statute, Khemka & Co. v. State of Maharashtra, AIR 1975 SC 1549. Penalty, is legal or official punishment such as a term of imprisonment, … penalty or liquidated damages are very numerous. The result of them seems to be this, that what the Courts look at is the real intention of the parties as it is to be gathered from the language
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