A space dedicated to legal terms and expressions taken directly from Indian court judgments. We decode the language used by our Hon’ble Judges, explain key phrases in context, and explore how legal vocabulary shapes jurisprudence. Ideal for law students, aspirants, and anyone interested in the evolving language of Indian law.
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1. Parens Patriae
A sentencing phrase meaning the accused remains in court until it adjourns—symbolic and minimal punishment.
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2. Pari Materia
A preposition meaning “in the capacity of.” Commonly used to specify someone’s role in legal documents or judgments.
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3. Suo Sponte
A Latin phrase meaning “of its own accord". Commonly used to specify Judge action to take its own initiative.
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4. Pari Passu
A Latin phrase meaning On equal footing
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5.Inter Vivos
A phrase commonly encountered in property, trust, and estate law.
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6. Inter Se
A Latin term meaning “among themselves” or “between the parties themselves.
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7. Pro Se
A Latin legal term meaning for oneself or on one's own behalf.
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8. Pari Materia
A Latin phrase refers to statutes or legal provisions that deal with the same topic or issue.
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9.Parens Patriae
A doctrine that empowers the State to act as a guardian for those who cannot protect themselves—like minors, mentally ill persons, the environment, or even unborn generations.
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10. Suo Sponte
A Latin phrase meaning “of its own accord". Commonly used to specify Judge action to take its own initiative.
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11. Nec Vi, Nec Clam, Nec Precario
A Latin legal phrase behind adverse possession.
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12. Caveats: Understanding the Term in Law and English
A Latin legal term for caution or legal notice.
A sentencing phrase meaning the accused remains in court until it adjourns—symbolic and minimal punishment.
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