Legal Dictionary
Plain-English explanations of Indian legal terms, Latin maxims, and procedure — each entry gives you a simple explanation alongside the detailed legal meaning, relevant Acts, and how the term is actually used in court.
- Burden of ProofEvidence Terms
The obligation on a party to prove a fact in issue.
- Cross-ExaminationEvidence Terms
The questioning of a witness by the opposing party, typically to test or contradict their testimony.
- Examination-in-ChiefEvidence Terms
The initial questioning of a witness by the party who called them.
- Hearsay EvidenceEvidence Terms
A statement made out of court, offered to prove the truth of what it asserts, generally inadmissible.