Garnishee order: Legal order issued by a court that allows a creditor to collect money owed by a debtor directly from a third party who owes money to the debtor. This third party, often referred to as the “garnishee,” could be an employer, a bank, or any entity that...
Legal Glossary
ALTER
Alter - The act of making changes or modifications to something, often to modify its original state or appearance.
ADJUDICATION
Adjudication - The process of resolving disputes related to cybersecurity and digital offenses through legal proceedings under the act.
COGNIZABLE
Cognizable : refers to offenses for which a police officer can make an arrest without a warrant and begin an investigation without the need for a court order, typically involving serious crimes.(Under Section 2(c) of Criminal Procedure Code)
COMPOUNDING OFFENSE
Compounding offences : refers to the process where a person who has committed an offense agrees to settle the matter by making a payment or reaching an agreement with the victim or the authorities, thereby avoiding prosecution or legal proceeding.(Under Section 320 of...
PENALTY
Penalty: A punishment or consequence imposed for violating a rule, law, contract, or established standard. Penalties can come in various forms, such as fines, restrictions, or other negative consequences, and they are meant to deter individuals or entities from...