Word/ Doctrine of the Day A fortiori The expression “a fortiori” literary means “from stronger”. It is used to express a conclusion for which there is...
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Word/ Doctrine of the Day Class Action A class action is a lawsuit in which one or more members of a large group, or class, of individuals or other entities...
Judicial Services Exam— #100 POINTS on Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sl. Contents 1 The preamble of the IPC is—To provide a general Penal Code for India 2 Total...
Who is Judge? Answer: Section 19 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) defined the term “Judge”. Accordingly, the word “Judge” denotes not only every person who...
Word/ Doctrine of the Day Habeas Corpus (बंदी प्रत्यक्षीकरण) Habeas Corpus is court’s order used to bring a person physically before a court in order to test...
Word/ Doctrine of the Day Punitive/ Exemplary Damages Punitive damages are also known as “exemplary damages”. Punitive damages are damages awarded over and...
Word/ Doctrine of the Day Ipso Facto (स्वतः) Ipso facto is a Latin phrase. Ipso facto literally means “by that very fact” and it’s often used...
Important Legal Words/ Maxims 1 Accomplice A partner in a crime. One who knowingly, voluntarily, and intentionally unites with the principal offender in...
Word/ Doctrine of the Day Caveat actor Caveat actor means “let the doer beware”. This is a common law maxim. Caveat actor is used as a warning that the doer of...
Judicial Services Exam— Important Points on Indian Penal Code, 1860 Sl. Contents 1 The preamble of the IPC is—To provide a general Penal Code for India 2 Total...