Explore frequently used legal terminology in Indian courts. Each term is simplified by Advocate Abdul Kaleem for better understanding of your legal journey.
A written contract between landlord and tenant defining the terms of property rental.
The legally allowed time within which a case can be filed (varies by case type).
The process of taking legal action through courts.
Financial support ordered by court to a spouse, child, or parent under family laws.
Divorce granted when both spouses agree to end the marriage without contest.
A signed document (like a cheque) guaranteeing payment to the holder or assignee.
A legal case for division of joint family or co-owned property.
A government-issued document that establishes a person’s legal ownership over agricultural land in Telangana.
The party who files a legal complaint or initiates a lawsuit.
Legal certification of a Will by a court to validate and execute the deceased’s estate.
A formal document raising concerns or objections in an ongoing case, often in civil matters like execution or partition.
A High Court’s power under Section 482 CrPC to cancel a FIR if it is found to be frivolous, malicious, or abuse of legal process.