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Practice
by which a legal right is enforced as distinguished from the law which gives and defines the right, State of Seraikella v. Union of India, AIR 1951 SC 253: 1951 SCR 474: 1951 SCJ 425. Practice, includes
Self-defence
Self-defence, is a legal right and as with other legal rights the question whether a specific state of facts warrants its exercise is a legal question. It is not a question on which a State … which a State is entitled, in any special sense, to be a judge in its own cause, the Law of Nations, 5th Edn., 1955, p. 319. Means the use of force to protect oneself, one's family, or
Reason to believe
under the circumstances of the case to form a belief that will impel him to take action under law, A.K. Subbaiah v. Karnataka State Bar Council, Bangalore, AIR 2002 Kant 410. (See also Advocates Act, 1961, s. … 1969 Cal 431. Means coming to the conclusion on the basis of the information that a thing, condition, statement or fact exists. It only means facts which prima facie will convince any reasonable person under the circumstances
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Laws in force in the territory of India
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 Hyderabad … Laws in force in the territory of India, the words 'laws in force in the territory of India' in
Parliament
the Parliament of India too enjoys penal powers to punish offenders who violate its privilege. The Council of States has certain special powers which the House of the People does not have (1) Parliament can assume power … 1997. Parliament, has power to amend Constitution. (Constitution of India, Art. 368) Parliament, has power to make any law for the whole or any part of the territory of India for implementing any treaty, agreement or convention
Obscene
in the compromise between candor and shame at which the community may have arrived here and now, United States v. Kennerley, 209 F 119 (121) (S.D.N.Y. 1913). Obscene, the Indian Penal Code borrowed the word from the … 119 (121) (S.D.N.Y. 1913). Obscene, the Indian Penal Code borrowed the word from the English Statute. The Common law offence of obscenity was established in England three hundred years ago when Sir Charles Sedley exposed his person
mistake
because of fraud, , or irregularity] [a clerical ] 2 : an erroneous belief: as a : a state of mind that is not in accordance with the facts existing at the time a contract is made … that the defendant operated from an unintentional misunderstanding of fact rather than from a criminal purpose mistake of law : a mistake involving the misunderstanding or incorrect application of law in regard to an act, contract, transaction,
Contraband
as are prohibited to be imported or exported, bought or sold, either by the laws of a particular state or by special treaties; also a term applied to designate that class of commodities which neutrals are not … Ital., edict], such goods as are prohibited to be imported or exported, bought or sold, either by the laws of a particular state or by special treaties; also a term applied to designate that class of commodities
Contracting State
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Exhumation
faculty, it is unlawful to remove any body or the remains unless by licence from the Secretary of State [(English) Burial Act, 1857 (c. 81), s. 25; (English) Fees (Increase) Act, 1923 (c. 4), s. 7; Cemeteries … Exhumation, the disinterring of an interred corpse. To disinter a dead body without lawful authority is a common law misdemeanour. Unless a body is removed from one consecrated burial place to another
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