All INDIAN Legal Terms Explained | Be A Lawyer! [English]

All INDIAN Legal Terms Explained | Be A Lawyer! [English] Indian Legal Terms Explained in Simple Language | Complete Indian Law Guide Legal terms can sound confusing and intimidating — but once you understand what they actually mean, the Indian legal system becomes much easier to follow. In this video, we explain **important Indian legal terms in simple English**, from the structure of Indian courts and jurisdiction to FIRs, bail, arrests, appeals, criminal cases, legal documents, and commonly used Latin phrases. You’ll learn what terms like **Supreme Court, High Court, District Court, Sessions Court, Magistrate, Jurisdiction, Bench, Advocate, Senior Advocate, Advocate-on-Record, Vakalatnama, Plaintiff, Defendant, Accused, Petitioner, Respondent, Affidavit, Caveat, Summons, Warrant, Ex Parte, Interim Relief, Stay, Injunction, Burden of Proof, Cross-Examination, Judgment, Decree, Appeal, Revision, Review, SLP, Curative Petition, FIR, Remand, Bail, Chargesheet, Cognizance, Discharge, Acquittal and Conviction** actually mean. The video also explains the **new criminal laws introduced in India from July 1, 2024** — the **Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)** — and how they replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act. We also break down commonly used legal and Latin expressions such as **Prima Facie, Suo Motu, Sub Judice, Ratio Decidendi, Obiter Dicta, Per Incuriam, Bona Fide, Mala Fide, Ultra Vires, Mutatis Mutandis, Notwithstanding, Provided That, Deemed, Without Prejudice, Hereinafter, Herein, Hereto and In Lieu Of** in easy-to-understand language. ### In this video, you will understand: * Indian court structure explained * Supreme Court, High Court and District Courts * Civil Court vs Criminal Court * Meaning of jurisdiction * Original vs appellate jurisdiction * What is a bench? * Advocate vs Senior Advocate vs AOR * Attorney General and Solicitor General * Plaintiff, Defendant, Petitioner and Respondent * Accused, Appellant and Defence Counsel * Vakalatnama and Affidavit * Limitation and Locus Standi * Res Judicata and Caveat * Summons vs Warrant * Bailable vs Non-Bailable offences * Stay, Injunction and Interim Relief * Burden of Proof and Cross-Examination * Judgment vs Decree vs Order * Appeal, Revision and Review * What is an SLP? * What is a Curative Petition? * BNS, BNSS and BSA explained * FIR and Zero FIR * Cognizable vs Non-Cognizable offences * Bailable vs Non-Bailable offences * Police Custody vs Judicial Custody * Regular Bail vs Anticipatory Bail vs Default Bail * Chargesheet and Closure Report * Cognizance, Charges and Discharge * Discharge vs Acquittal vs Conviction * Lok Adalat and Contempt of Court * Important Latin legal terms * Common legal drafting words used in contracts and laws Whether you are a **student, UPSC aspirant, law student, competitive exam aspirant, professional, or simply someone who wants to understand Indian law**, this video will help you understand legal terminology without complicated legal jargon. **Disclaimer:** This video is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be treated as legal advice. For a specific legal matter, consult a qualified advocate. If you found this video useful, **LIKE the video, SUBSCRIBE to the channel, and COMMENT the legal term you want us to explain next.** #IndianLaw #LegalTerms #IndianLegalSystem #LawExplained #LegalTermsExplained #IndianCourts #BNS #BNSS #BSA #FIR #Bail #SupremeCourt #IndianConstitution #LawStudents #LegalKnowledge