Legal Glossary

OATHS

Oaths:  Sworn attestations required in court. (Article 60 of Indian Constitution)

NOTICE

Notice: Formal notification to the party that has been sued that a civil lawsuit has been filed. Also, any form of notification of a legal proceeding or filing of a document. (Section 80 of Civil Procedure Code)

NEXT FRIEND

 Next Friend : One acting without formal appointment as guardian for the benefit of an infant, a person of unsound mind not judicially declared incompetent, or other person under some disability. (Order 32 of Civil Procedure Code)

MANDAMUS

Mandamus: A writ issued by a court ordering a public official to perform an act that s/he is required to do by law under the existing state of facts.(Article 32 of Indian Constitution)

MOTION

Motion: A request by a litigant to a judge for a decision on an issue relating to the case. (Under Indian Constitution Act)

LIQUIDATION

Liquidation: The sale of a debtor's property with the proceeds to be used for the benefit of creditors. (Section 53 of Companies Act)