Legal Glossary

Bequest : something given in a will except land or real property.(Section 112 of Indian Succession Act)

Beneficiary : someone who benefits from a will, a trust or a life insurance policy.(Section 68 of Indian Trusts Act)

Bench : the name for the judges or magistrates in a court.

Battery: harmful or offensive physical contact intentionally inflicted upon another person without their consent. It is considered a tort, which is a civil wrong, and may also be a criminal offense in some jurisdictions.It is important to note that battery requires...

Barrister: Barristers are trained to provide expert legal advice and representation in court. They specialize in advocacy and litigation, which involves presenting cases in court and providing legal arguments on behalf of their clients.

Bailor : a person or entity that temporarily transfers possession of their personal property to another party (the “bailee”) as part of a bailment agreement.(Section 148 to 171 of Indian Contract Act)