Legal Dictionary

Meanings of Indian legal terms, abbreviations and designations in simple English.

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SummonsLegal terminologyA summons is a court's written order asking a person to appear before it on a stated date, or to produce a document. It is less severe than a warrant.
WarrantLegal terminologyA warrant is a written order from a court directing the police or another person to arrest someone or to search a place.
Writ petitionLegal terminologyA writ petition asks the Supreme Court (under Article 32 of the Constitution) or a High Court (under Article 226) to order the government or a public body to act, or stop acting, in a way that protects a legal right.

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