Drishti Judiciary : List of Vocabulary

List of Vocabulary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Habeas Corpus

To have the body

The lawyer filed a habeas corpus petition to ensure that his client, who was being held without formal charges, was brought before the court

Habitual Offender

A person who is persistently leading a dishonest and criminal life.

A person who habitually harbours thieves is a habitual offender.

Harbouring

To give shelter to.

Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly is a punishable offence.

Heir Apparent

A person whose right of inheritance is indefeasible, provided he outlives the ancestor.

The court ruled that the deceased's eldest son was the heir apparent, entitled to inherit the entire estate as per the laws of intestate succession.

High Court

The Highest Court of Justice in states.

At present there are 25 High Court in the territory of India.

Holder

A person who possess in virtue of a lawful title.

Holder of a promissory note is a person who is entitled to the possession in his own name.

House of People

The lower house of India's bicameral Parliament.

The money bill can only be introduced in Lok Sabha.