Judicial Dictionary

The Courts of Law are there in democratic countries to find out the true intention of the legislature and the meaning of the statutes. In case of Bangladesh, pre-dominantly it is the House of Nation i.e. Jatya Shangshad which enacts primary legislations. Besides, the President of Bangladesh and some other authorities have the law making power by way of Ordinance and Subordinate and delegated legislation. In this section, we have tried to include some words of Bangladeshi Laws which were defined or interpreted by the Supreme Court of Bangladesh while deciding a case before them.

Judicial Dictionary

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ReviewReview signifies reappraisal: a new appraisal or evaluation. It is a judicial reexamination of the proceedings...640
RulesRules are established standards, guides, or regulations set up by authority. “Rule” shall mean a...698
Same transactionThe expression 'same transaction' has not been defined [section 235 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898],...1071
SatisfactionSatisfaction is the mental act and after being satisfied what is done is the result of that mental act....908
Secondary EvidenceSecondary evidence is that evidence which is copied or compiled from other sources or that is written...997
Self defenceSelf-defense usually refers to the use of violence to protect oneself/property and is a possible justification...963
SentenceThe question of sentence is in the discretion of the Court which finds the accused guilty on a certain...1005
Separation of share from joint holding or tenancyThe term 'separation' is not a legal term like "amalgamation" or "subdivi­sion"; it is not used in section...1102
Set-offSet-off signifies counterclaim; a cross debt or demand; a distinct claim filed or set up by the defendant...999
Sibling DNA TestSibling DNA Test is often performed when an alleged father is unavailable for DNA Paternity Test’ and...1051