Advocate Abdul Kaleem

Common Legal Terms Explained

Explore frequently used legal terminology in Indian courts. Each term is simplified by Advocate Abdul Kaleem for better understanding of your legal journey.

Affidavit

A sworn written statement voluntarily made under oath used as evidence in court proceedings.

Bail

A legal process that allows a person charged with a crime to be released from custody until trial, under certain conditions.

Charge Sheet

A formal document of accusation prepared by law enforcement and submitted to a court for trial.

Decree

A final order passed by a civil court resolving a legal dispute.

FIR (First Information Report)

A written document prepared by the police when they receive information about the commission of a cognizable offense.

Injunction

A court order restraining a person from performing a particular act or compelling them to perform an act.

Maintenance

Financial support paid by one spouse to another following separation or divorce under family law provisions.

Partition

A legal division of jointly owned property among co-owners or family members, often in cases of ancestral property.

Succession Certificate

A legal document issued by a civil court to the heirs of a deceased person to establish ownership of debts or securities.

Writ Petition

A formal written order filed in High Court or Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights or against arbitrary administrative action.

Due Diligence

A legal investigation or review of documents, facts, or contracts before entering into an agreement.

Execution Petition

A petition filed to enforce a court's judgment or decree, usually related to property possession or recovery.