Legal Dictionary
Meanings of Indian legal terms, abbreviations and designations in simple English.
4 terms
- Central Bureau of InvestigationCBICourt or bodyThe CBI is a central agency that investigates certain serious or high-profile cases, usually those referred to it by the government or the courts.
- Directorate of EnforcementEDCourt or bodyThe Enforcement Directorate is a central agency that investigates financial offences such as money laundering and foreign exchange violations.
- Lok AdalatCourt or bodyA Lok Adalat is a forum that helps parties settle disputes by agreement, often before or during a court case. A settlement reached there is generally final and cannot be appealed.
- National Crime Records BureauNCRBCourt or bodyThe NCRB collects and publishes crime statistics for India. It records and reports on crime. It does not investigate cases.
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