Legal Glossary

EX PARTE

Ex parte: A proceeding brought before a court by one party only, without notice to or challenge by the other side. (Order 9 rule 11 of Civil Procedure Code)

EVIDENCE

Evidence : That which tends to prove or disprove something; ground for belief; proof.(Section 3 of Indian Evidence Act)

DE FACTO

De facto: Something that exists in fact but not as a matter of law.