The Law Lexicon: The Encyclopaedic Law Dictionary with Legal Maxims, Latin Terms, Words & Phrases by P Ramanatha Aiyar

Description

The Law Lexicon is a comprehensive reference work that has been a cornerstone in the legal field since its first publication in 1940. This dictionary provides detailed definitions of legal terms, maxims, and phrases, making it an essential tool for legal professionals, academicians, and students. It also includes references to relevant statutes and judgments to illustrate the usage of these terms. The recurrent citing of this encyclopaedic work in judicial pronouncements is another testament to its authority and distinction.

Key Features:

• Covers important judicial pronouncements, Latin maxims in judgments, terms defined by legal authorities, and regional legal terms cited in judgments given by the courts in India

• Words, phrases, and expressions commonly found in English statutes, decisions, and treatises have also been included

• Contains definitions from Central Acts and Codes as well as from Rules and Regulations

• Incorporates legislative amendments to existing statutory definitions, and encapsulates newly introduced statutory definitions including The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023; The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023; The Mediation Act, 2023; and The New Labour Codes