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Factum probandum - It means “the fact to be proved” or “the matter requiring proof” in English. In the context of legal proceedings, it refers to the specific issue, event, or fact that is the subject of dispute and needs to be established or proven by evidence. This...

Falsus in uno falsus in omnibus - It means “False in one thing, false in everything” in English. It is a legal principle that suggests that if a witness is found to have lied or provided false information about one aspect of their testimony, their credibility can be...

 Actus reus - It means guilty act or act of wrongdoing. Actus:- action or deed Reus:- defendant or accused  Example - When a thief pushes a gun against the victim’s side and demands, “Your money or your life,” the physical action of pushing the gun constitutes the...

Actus me invito factus non est mens actus - It means an action committed by me against my wishes cannot be regarded as my own deed. Actus :-action or act Invito factus:- done against one’s will Non est :-it is not Mens actus :-mental element of the action  Example -...

Jus Soli - Jus Soli, or "right of the soil," is a legal doctrine that awards citizenship to individuals born within a country's borders, irrespective of their parents' nationality. This principle significantly influences citizenship laws, emphasizing the importance of...

 Ab initio - It means something being the case from the start or from the instant a certain act was performed. Ab :-from Initio :- the beginning or inception  Example :- In many jurisdictions ,if a person signs a contract under duress that contract is treated as being...