Legal Glossary

Abduction

Abduction : Taking someone away by force. (Section 362 of Indian Penal Code)

 Active judge

 Active judge : A judge in the full-time service of the court. (Article 124 of Indian Constitution)

Acquittal

Acquittal : The finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction. (Section 232 of Criminal Procedure Code)

Winding up

Winding up: The process of closing down or liquidating a company’s operations, assets, and affairs. It typically involves the cessation of business activities, the sale of assets to pay off debts and liabilities, and the distribution of remaining assets to...