Amicus Curiae

by | Sep 30, 2023

Amicus Curiae – It means a friend of court appointed or a legal professional from the Bar who provides assistance to the court.

  • Amicus :- friend
  • Curiae :- court or judicial assembly

Example – In Prashant Bhushan case in which Supreme Court asks AG Venugopala to be amicus curiae.

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