Legal Glossary

LIEN

Lien: A charge on specific property that is designed to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation. (Section 171 of Indian Contract Act)

KNOWINGLY

Knowingly: Violation of a statute, means consciously and intentionally.  

JUDGEMENT

Judgement : The official decision of a court finally resolving the dispute between the parties to the lawsuit. (Section 2 and Order 20 of Civil Procedure Code)

JUDGE

Judge: An official of the Judicial branch with authority to decide lawsuits brought before courts. (Section 19 of Indian Penal Code)

IN FORMA PAUPERIS

In forma pauperis: Permission given by the court to a person to file a case without payment of the required court fees because the person cannot pay them. (Order 33 of Civil Procedure Code)

IMPEACHMENT

Impeachment: The process of calling a witness's testimony into doubt. (Article 61 of Indian Constitution)