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Same transactionThe expression 'same transaction' has not been defined [section 235 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898],...507
SatisfactionSatisfaction is the mental act and after being satisfied what is done is the result of that mental act....418
Secondary EvidenceSecondary evidence is that evidence which is copied or compiled from other sources or that is written...546
Self defenceSelf-defense usually refers to the use of violence to protect oneself/property and is a possible justification...497
SentenceThe question of sentence is in the discretion of the Court which finds the accused guilty on a certain...511
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...438
Set-offSet-off signifies counterclaim; a cross debt or demand; a distinct claim filed or set up by the defendant...490
Sibling DNA TestSibling DNA Test is often performed when an alleged father is unavailable for DNA Paternity Test’ and...549
SmugglingSmuggling is an illegal transport, in particular across a border. In smuggling taxes are avoided; or...574
SodomySodomy means any of various forms of sexual intercourse held to be unnatural or abnormal, especially...578