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Common legal terms explained in easy language for students & court visitors

Advocate

A legal professional who represents a client in court.

Petitioner

The person who files a petition or complaint in a court seeking a legal remedy (a petition, like a writ petition is filed by the petitioner).

Respondent

The person against whom a petition or complaint is filed and who must respond to the allegations in court (against whom a petition, like a writ petition is filed)

Plaintiff

The party who initiates a lawsuit by filing a complaint in court, seeking a legal remedy (say, in a civil case).

Defendant

The party against whom a lawsuit is filed, who must respond to the allegations and defend against the claim in court (say, in a civil case).

Accused

A person who has been charged with a criminal offence and is facing trial in court.

Complainant

The person who files a complaint with the police or in court, alleging that a crime has been committed.

Appeal

The process of challenging a decision of a lower court in a higher court, seeking a review or reversal of the decision.

Appellant

The party who files an appeal in a higher court seeking a review or reversal of a decision of a lower court.

Writ Petition

A legal document filed in court seeking a writ, a court order directing a public official or entity to perform a certain action or refrain from doing so.

Stay Order

An order issued by a court to temporarily suspend or stop the proceedings of a case, usually to maintain the status quo until a final decision is made.

Interim Order

A temporary order issued by a court during the pendency of a case, providing relief or direction until a final decision is made.

Decree Holder

A person who has obtained a court decree, a legal order or judgment in their favour, usually in a civil case.

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