GLOSSARY

4.7 GLOSSARY

Description

Quick Overview

The glossary provides key terms related to the judiciary and criminal justice system.

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This glossary includes important terminology relevant to the judicial process, aiding in the understanding of concepts such as acquittal, appeal, and the definitions of legal terms critical for students grasping the fundamentals of the judicial system.

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Glossary of Judicial Terms

This section serves as a glossary that defines critical terms associated with the judiciary, enhancing comprehension of legal concepts discussed in this chapter. Each term is succinctly defined to facilitate an understanding of its relevance within the broader context of the judicial system.

Key Terms

  1. Acquit: To declare that a person is not guilty of the crime for which he/she was tried by the court.
  2. To Appeal: A petition filed before a higher court to reassess a case that has already been decided by a lower court.
  3. Compensation: Money awarded to make amends for an injury or loss experienced by an individual.
  4. Eviction: The act of removing individuals from their land or homes.
  5. Violation: Breaking a law or infringing upon Fundamental Rights.

Understanding these terms is essential for students as they explore the judiciary's role in society, the law's application, and the protection of individuals' rights.

Key Concepts

  • Acquit: Means the court declares a defendant not guilty.

  • To Appeal: A legal process to seek a review of a decision made by a lower court.

  • Compensation: Financial payment to rectify an injury or loss.

  • Eviction: The forced removal of individuals from their residence.

  • Violation: Breaking a law or infringing on Fundamental Rights.

Memory Aids

🎵 Rhymes Time

  • In court we stand tall, to acquit or to call. To appeal if we must, in justice we trust.

📖 Fascinating Stories

  • Imagine a man named Raj who was unjustly accused. In court, he sought to prove his innocence, and with the help of a skilled lawyer, he was acquitted. The story of Raj shows the importance of legal representation and the process of appeals.

🧠 Other Memory Gems

  • A.C.E. - Acquit means Not guilty, Compensation is money, Eviction means removal.

🎯 Super Acronyms

V.A.E.C. - Violation, Appeal, Eviction, Compensation – all are key terms in the judicial process.

Examples

  • A person can be acquitted if the court finds insufficient evidence against them.

  • If someone feels their trial was unfair, they can appeal to a higher court for reconsideration.

Glossary of Terms

  • Term: Acquit

    Definition:

    This refers to the court declaring that a person is not guilty of the crime which he/she was tried for by the court.

  • Term: To Appeal

    Definition:

    In the context of this chapter, this refers to a petition filed before a higher court to hear a case that has already been decided by a lower court.

  • Term: Compensation

    Definition:

    In the context of this chapter, this refers to money given to make amends for an injury or a loss.

  • Term: Eviction

    Definition:

    In the context of this chapter, this refers to the removal of persons from land/homes that they are currently living in.

  • Term: Violation

    Definition:

    In the context of this chapter, it refers both to the act of breaking a law as well as the breach or infringement of Fundamental Rights.