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Inconsistent
have to see whether mutual co-existence between s. 34 of the Bonus Act and s. 3(b) of the U.P. Act is impossible. If they relate to the same subject-matter, to the same situation, and both substantially overlap … Inconsistent, 'inconsistent', according to Black's Legal Dictionary, means mutually repugnant or contradictory; contrary, the one to the other so that both cannot stand, but the acceptance or establishment of the
Extraordinary traffic
which is so exceptional in the quality or quantity of the articles carried, or in the mode of user of the road, as substantially to increase the burden imposed by ordinary traffic on the road and to … Extraordinary traffic means the carriage of articles over a road which is so exceptional in the quality or quantity of the articles carried, or in the mode of user of the … Extraordinary traffic means the carriage of articles over a road which is so exceptional in the quality
Desertion
19 QBD 13. Also (2) an abandonment of a wife, a matrimonial offence, for which the remedy is under (English) Judicature Act, 1925, s. 185, by which a sentence of judicial separation may be obtained either by … Desertion, (1) the criminal offence of abandoning the naval or military service without license. See ss. 12 et seq. of the (English)
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enjoying civil and political liberty [a people] c : enjoying political independence or freedom from outside domination [these united colonies are, and of right ought to be and independent States "Declaration of Independence"] d : not subject … independence or freedom from outside domination [these united colonies are, and of right ought to be and independent States "Declaration of Independence"] d : not subject to the control or domination of another 2 : made or
free
enjoying civil and political liberty [a people] c : enjoying political independence or freedom from outside domination [these united colonies are, and of right ought to be and independent States "Declaration of Independence"] d : not subject … independence or freedom from outside domination [these united colonies are, and of right ought to be and independent States "Declaration of Independence"] d : not subject to the control or domination of another 2 : made or
Citizenship
Citizenship, citizenship is intimately connected with civic rights under municipal law. Hence, all citizens are nationals of a particular State, but all nationals may not be citizens … citizenship is intimately connected with civic rights under municipal law. Hence, all citizens are nationals of a particular State, but all nationals may not be citizens of the State. In other words, citizens are those persons who … Citizenship, citizenship is intimately connected with civic rights under municipal law. Hence, all
Money lender
disconnected and isolated transactions would not make a person engaged regularly in Money lending business, Ka Icildawallang v. U. Lokendra Sojour, AIR 1987 SC 2047. [Assam Money-lenders Act, (4 of 1934), s. 2(1)] --The (English) Money-lenders Act, … 2047. [Assam Money-lenders Act, (4 of 1934), s. 2(1)] --The (English) Money-lenders Act, 1900 (63 & 64 Vict. c. 51), by s. 6 defines the expression 'money-lender' therein as including every person whose business is that of
Child
Child, means any person below the age of eighteen years and includes any adopted, step or foster child. [Protection of Woman from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (43 of 2005), s. 2(b)] Child includes … and the real limitation is contained in the expression 'unable to maintain itself. Where the word 'Child' is used in conjunction with parentage, it is not concerned with age, Nanak Chandra v. Chandra Kishore Aggarwal, AIR 1970 … Child, means any person below the age of eighteen years and includes any
house
a building (as a single or multiple family house, apartment, or hotel room) serving as living quarters and usually including the curtilage b : a building (as one's residence or a locked place of business) in which … a single or multiple family house, apartment, or hotel room) serving as living quarters and usually including the curtilage b : a building (as one's residence or a locked place of business) in which one is entitled
electoral college
: the body of electors chosen from each state to elect the president and vice president of the U.S. NOTE: Under Article II, Section 1 of the U.S. Constitution, each state chooses electors in the same number … electoral college often cap E&C : a body of electors ;specif : the body of electors chosen from each state
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